This article surveys the attitudes and perceptions of a random sample of the elderly population in three regions of Italy on the use and efficacy of influenza vaccine. The data were collected by direct interviews using a standard questionnaire. The results show that vaccination coverage against influenza is inadequate (26-48.6%). The major reasons for nonvaccination were lack of faith in the vaccine and disbelief that influenza is a dangerous illness. These data emphasize the need for a systematic education programme targeted at the elderly and the provision of influenza vaccination, with the increased cooperation of general practitioners.
Influenza vaccination among the elderly in Italy / F. Pregliasco, L. Sodano, C. Mensi, M.T. Selvaggi, B. Adamo, P. D'Argenio, F. Giussani, A. Simonetti, M.R. Carosella, R. Simeone, C. Dentizi, C. Montanaro, G. Ponzio. - In: BULLETIN OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. - ISSN 0042-9686. - 77:2(1999), pp. 127-131.
Influenza vaccination among the elderly in Italy
F. PregliascoPrimo
;C. Mensi;
1999
Abstract
This article surveys the attitudes and perceptions of a random sample of the elderly population in three regions of Italy on the use and efficacy of influenza vaccine. The data were collected by direct interviews using a standard questionnaire. The results show that vaccination coverage against influenza is inadequate (26-48.6%). The major reasons for nonvaccination were lack of faith in the vaccine and disbelief that influenza is a dangerous illness. These data emphasize the need for a systematic education programme targeted at the elderly and the provision of influenza vaccination, with the increased cooperation of general practitioners.
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