Influenza, hepatitis B, and tetanus vaccination coverage among health care personnel in the United States

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Influenza, hepatitis B, and tetanus vaccination coverage among health care

personnel in the United States

Peng-jun Lu, MD, PhD, L. Euler, MPH, DrPH

published online 03 February 2011.

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ABSTRACT

Background

Health care personnel (HCP) are at risk for exposure to and possible

transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Maintenance of immunity is an

essential prevention practice for HCP. We assessed the recent influenza,

hepatitis B, and tetanus vaccination coverage among HCP in the United States.

Methods

We analyzed data from the 2007 National Immunization Survey-Adult restricted to

survey respondents aged 18 to 64 years. Influenza, hepatitis B, and tetanus

vaccination coverage levels among HCP were assessed. Multivariable logistic

regression was conducted to assess factors independently associated with receipt

of vaccination among HCP.

Results

Among HCP aged 18 to 64 years, 46.7% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 39.6%-53.8%)

had received influenza vaccination for the 2006-2007 season, and 70.4% (95% CI:

63.9%-76.1%) received tetanus vaccination in the past 10 years; 61.7% (95% CI:

52.5%-70.2%) had received 3 or more doses of hepatitis B vaccination among HCP

aged 18 to 49 years. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that being

married was associated with influenza vaccination coverage, higher education

level was associated with hepatitis B vaccination coverage, and younger age was

significantly associated with tetanus vaccination among HCP. Among those HCP who

did not receive influenza vaccination, the most common reason reported was

respondent concerns about vaccine safety and adverse effects.

Conclusion

By 2007, influenza and hepatitis B vaccination coverage among HCP remained well

below the Healthy People 2010 objectives. Tetanus vaccination level was 70%, and

this study provided a baseline data for tetanus vaccination among HCP.

Innovative strategies are needed to further increase vaccination coverage among

HCP.

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http://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553%2810%2900944-2/abstract

Article in Press

Influenza, hepatitis B, and tetanus vaccination coverage among health care

personnel in the United States

Peng-jun Lu, MD, PhD, L. Euler, MPH, DrPH

published online 03 February 2011.

Corrected Proof

ABSTRACT

Background

Health care personnel (HCP) are at risk for exposure to and possible

transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Maintenance of immunity is an

essential prevention practice for HCP. We assessed the recent influenza,

hepatitis B, and tetanus vaccination coverage among HCP in the United States.

Methods

We analyzed data from the 2007 National Immunization Survey-Adult restricted to

survey respondents aged 18 to 64 years. Influenza, hepatitis B, and tetanus

vaccination coverage levels among HCP were assessed. Multivariable logistic

regression was conducted to assess factors independently associated with receipt

of vaccination among HCP.

Results

Among HCP aged 18 to 64 years, 46.7% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 39.6%-53.8%)

had received influenza vaccination for the 2006-2007 season, and 70.4% (95% CI:

63.9%-76.1%) received tetanus vaccination in the past 10 years; 61.7% (95% CI:

52.5%-70.2%) had received 3 or more doses of hepatitis B vaccination among HCP

aged 18 to 49 years. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that being

married was associated with influenza vaccination coverage, higher education

level was associated with hepatitis B vaccination coverage, and younger age was

significantly associated with tetanus vaccination among HCP. Among those HCP who

did not receive influenza vaccination, the most common reason reported was

respondent concerns about vaccine safety and adverse effects.

Conclusion

By 2007, influenza and hepatitis B vaccination coverage among HCP remained well

below the Healthy People 2010 objectives. Tetanus vaccination level was 70%, and

this study provided a baseline data for tetanus vaccination among HCP.

Innovative strategies are needed to further increase vaccination coverage among

HCP.

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http://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553%2810%2900944-2/abstract

Article in Press

Influenza, hepatitis B, and tetanus vaccination coverage among health care

personnel in the United States

Peng-jun Lu, MD, PhD, L. Euler, MPH, DrPH

published online 03 February 2011.

Corrected Proof

ABSTRACT

Background

Health care personnel (HCP) are at risk for exposure to and possible

transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Maintenance of immunity is an

essential prevention practice for HCP. We assessed the recent influenza,

hepatitis B, and tetanus vaccination coverage among HCP in the United States.

Methods

We analyzed data from the 2007 National Immunization Survey-Adult restricted to

survey respondents aged 18 to 64 years. Influenza, hepatitis B, and tetanus

vaccination coverage levels among HCP were assessed. Multivariable logistic

regression was conducted to assess factors independently associated with receipt

of vaccination among HCP.

Results

Among HCP aged 18 to 64 years, 46.7% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 39.6%-53.8%)

had received influenza vaccination for the 2006-2007 season, and 70.4% (95% CI:

63.9%-76.1%) received tetanus vaccination in the past 10 years; 61.7% (95% CI:

52.5%-70.2%) had received 3 or more doses of hepatitis B vaccination among HCP

aged 18 to 49 years. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that being

married was associated with influenza vaccination coverage, higher education

level was associated with hepatitis B vaccination coverage, and younger age was

significantly associated with tetanus vaccination among HCP. Among those HCP who

did not receive influenza vaccination, the most common reason reported was

respondent concerns about vaccine safety and adverse effects.

Conclusion

By 2007, influenza and hepatitis B vaccination coverage among HCP remained well

below the Healthy People 2010 objectives. Tetanus vaccination level was 70%, and

this study provided a baseline data for tetanus vaccination among HCP.

Innovative strategies are needed to further increase vaccination coverage among

HCP.

[Guest guest]

http://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553%2810%2900944-2/abstract

Article in Press

Influenza, hepatitis B, and tetanus vaccination coverage among health care

personnel in the United States

Peng-jun Lu, MD, PhD, L. Euler, MPH, DrPH

published online 03 February 2011.

Corrected Proof

ABSTRACT

Background

Health care personnel (HCP) are at risk for exposure to and possible

transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Maintenance of immunity is an

essential prevention practice for HCP. We assessed the recent influenza,

hepatitis B, and tetanus vaccination coverage among HCP in the United States.

Methods

We analyzed data from the 2007 National Immunization Survey-Adult restricted to

survey respondents aged 18 to 64 years. Influenza, hepatitis B, and tetanus

vaccination coverage levels among HCP were assessed. Multivariable logistic

regression was conducted to assess factors independently associated with receipt

of vaccination among HCP.

Results

Among HCP aged 18 to 64 years, 46.7% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 39.6%-53.8%)

had received influenza vaccination for the 2006-2007 season, and 70.4% (95% CI:

63.9%-76.1%) received tetanus vaccination in the past 10 years; 61.7% (95% CI:

52.5%-70.2%) had received 3 or more doses of hepatitis B vaccination among HCP

aged 18 to 49 years. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that being

married was associated with influenza vaccination coverage, higher education

level was associated with hepatitis B vaccination coverage, and younger age was

significantly associated with tetanus vaccination among HCP. Among those HCP who

did not receive influenza vaccination, the most common reason reported was

respondent concerns about vaccine safety and adverse effects.

Conclusion

By 2007, influenza and hepatitis B vaccination coverage among HCP remained well

below the Healthy People 2010 objectives. Tetanus vaccination level was 70%, and

this study provided a baseline data for tetanus vaccination among HCP.

Innovative strategies are needed to further increase vaccination coverage among

HCP.