Influenza vaccination coverages among children, adults, health care workers and immigrants in Spain: Related factors and trends, 2003–2006

Seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in Germany 2007/2008 and 2008/2009: Results from a national health update survey

“…Low vaccination coverage among HCWs has been observed not only in Germany but also in several other European and non-European countries [30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39]. assessed by Blank et al was similar to that found in our study [20], vaccination coverage in the target groups diverged significantly from our findings.…”

Coverage and predictors of influenza vaccine uptake among adults aged 16 to 59 years suffering from a chronic condition in Madrid, Spain

“…[17][18][19][20] According to data from the Spanish National Health Survey (NHS) from 2006, influenza vaccination coverage in persons aged 16-64 years with a chronic condition was 28.3%. 16 Our study shows influenza vaccination coverage in 2007 among people younger than 60 years living in Madrid of 23.5%. Another study conducted in Madrid in 2009 using data from electronic clinical records also showed a vaccination rate of 22.1% among adults suffering from a chronic disease.…”

“…[9][10][11][12] Studies undertaken on adults suffering from chronic diseases report vaccination rates lower than desirable which also vary depending on the considered condition. [13][14][15][16][17][18] Based on data drawn from the 2007 Madrid Regional Health Survey (MRHS), this study aimed at:…”

Are age-based strategies effective in increasing influenza vaccination coverage?: The Spanish experience

“…1 In recent decades, Spain has achieved high influenza vaccination coverage for individuals aged $ 65. [2][3][4][5][6][7] Unfortunately, coverage for individuals , 65 y with concomitant chronic conditions has not improved in parallel, with uptake values of , 35%. 2,[4][5][6] Spanish recommendations for influenza vaccination are issued annually by the public health services of autonomous regions (AR).…”

“…[2][3][4][5][6][7] Unfortunately, coverage for individuals , 65 y with concomitant chronic conditions has not improved in parallel, with uptake values of , 35%. 2,[4][5][6] Spanish recommendations for influenza vaccination are issued annually by the public health services of autonomous regions (AR). 8 For many years, the recommendations of all AR have included persons of any age who suffer from specific health conditions (eg, chronic pulmonary, cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, hematological, or metabolic disorders; immunosuppression), health care workers, and patients in chronic care facilities.…”