ArticleOman medical journal2018
A Snapshot of Influenza Surveillance, Vaccine Recommendations, and Vaccine Access, Drivers, and Barriers in Selected Middle Eastern and North African Countries.
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Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Uptake Among Health Care Workers Following Awareness and Availability of Influenza Vaccine Supply in Tertiary Care Hospitals, Bangladesh
Who cites it
15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The role of pharmacists and pharmacy team members in the prevention, preparedness, response and recovery of outbreaks - a global rapid systematic review.BMC public health · 2026Pooled it
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- Influenza vaccine uptake in Tunisia from two high-risk groups' perception and attitudes: a qualitative study.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in tertiary care hospitals, Bangladesh: Study protocol for influenza vaccine supply and awareness intervention.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Trends in Adult and Elderly Vaccination: Focus on Vaccination Practices in Tunisia and Morocco.Frontiers in public health · 2022Review
- Adult Vaccination in the United Arab Emirates-A Physicians' Knowledge and Knowledge Sources Study.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Association of vaccine awareness and confidence on the influenza vaccination status of Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia residents.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2021Article
- Knowledge, attitudes and uptake related to influenza vaccine among healthcare workers during the 2018-2019 influenza season in Tunisia.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Disparities in influenza vaccination: Arab Americans in California.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Assessing the epidemiology and seasonality of influenza among children under two hospitalized in Amman, Jordan, 2010-2013.Influenza and other respiratory viruses · 2021Article
- Public Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward Seasonal Influenza Vaccine in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesInfluenza is a vaccine-preventable acute respiratory viral infection that causes epidemics annually around the globe. A regional influenza stakeholder network (MENA-ISN) comprised of experts assessed the status of influenza prevention and control using a structured survey.
methodsA survey questionnaire was used to obtain information from each participating country on surveillance system, the burden of disease, influenza vaccination programs, recommendations, funding and access for vaccine and vaccination, target rate, coverage rate monitoring, and drivers and barriers to influenza vaccination.
resultsOut of the 10 countries that participated, nine had an influenza surveillance system and vaccination policy, and seven had World Health Organization (WHO) accredited reference laboratory. Three countries had burden of disease data available and eight had a reimbursement vaccine policy. Influenza vaccine was available in five countries through the Ministry of Health whereas in others, pharmacies also dispensed for the private sector. In all countries, prescribers were physicians, and vaccinators, which could be physicians, nurses, and pharmacists. Eight countries had a set vaccination target rate and only three monitored the influenza coverage rates. Drivers and barriers of vaccination were similar in all countries.
conclusionsDespite existing policies, influenza vaccination coverage remains far below the WHO recommendations. Increased awareness and effective implementation of policies with collaboration of stakeholders can help increase the rates to reach WHO targets.
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