The impact of European vaccination policies on seasonal influenza vaccination coverage rates in the elderly

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
P R BlankThomas D Szucs

Abstract

Despite strong recommendations, seasonal influenza vaccination coverage rates (VCRs) remain limited in Europe, even in high-priority groups. There is a need for understanding the impact of vaccination-related policy elements and barriers toward vaccination. We aimed at assessing essential elements of vaccination policies and the influence of policy-related driving factors on VCRs among elderly. Sixteen European National Vaccine Industry Groups (NVIGs) were included in a survey to make an inventory of vaccination policies implemented at national level (2009). The questionnaire was structured around four topics: management of vaccination programs; influence of health care workers (HCWs); role of information/ communication campaigns; and access to vaccine. The information retrieved was put in relation to current VCRs among the elderly (≥ 65 y). Correlation coefficients between policy elements and vaccination rates were calculated. Several policy elements may be suitable to increase influenza vaccination uptake in the elderly, but only few countries make use of all alternatives. Countries with good monitoring systems regarding vaccine uptake rates (Spearman's rho = 0.639, p = 0.010) or sending personal letters offering free vaccina...Continue Reading

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