Publication Details
Tracey, L.,
Regan, A.,
Mak, D.,
&
Effler, P.
(2015).
Adverse events following influenza immunization reported by healthcare personnel using active surveillance based on text messages.
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 36 (5), 608-610.
Abstract
Studies have demonstrated that healthcare personnel (HCP) have concerns about the potential side effects of trivalent inactivate influenza vaccine (IIV3).1-3 A recent metaanalysis of reasons HCP refuse IIV3 indicates the strongest predictors of vaccine acceptance are belief that the vaccine is safe and belief the vaccine does not cause the disease it is meant to prevent.1
Keywords
trivalent inactivate influenza vaccine, IIV3, potential side effects, healthcare personnel
