Healthcare worker knowledge and attitudes regarding influenza immunization and childhood vaccination

Creator(s)

Angela L. Myers, Children's Mercy Hospital
John Lantos, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Lauren Douville, Center for Practical Bioethics
Mary Anne Jackson, Children's Mercy Hospital

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2010

Identifier

DOI: 10.1086/652777

Abstract

We surveyed healthcare workers (HCWs) about influenza vaccination and routine childhood vaccinations. We found that most HCWs' children received vaccinations, despite concerns regarding safety and efficacy. HCWs who received influenza vaccine were more likely to immunize their children against influenza, although a substantial proportion of HCWs' children did not receive influenza vaccination. © 2010 by The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. All rights reserved.

Journal Title

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

Volume

31

Issue

6

First Page

643

Last Page

646

Recommended Citation

Myers, A. L., Lantos, J., Douville, L., Jackson, M. Healthcare worker knowledge and attitudes regarding influenza immunization and childhood vaccination Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 31, 643-646 (2010).