A survey of pediatricians' attitudes regarding influenza immunization in children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices advocates that influenza immunization is the most effective method for prevention of illness due to influenza. Recommendations for vaccination of children against influenza have been revised several times since 2002, and as of 2008 include all children 6 months to 18 years of age. Nevertheless, influenza immunization rates have remained low.

Methods

We surveyed practicing pediatricians in Maryland in the spring of 2007 to determine their attitudes and practices toward childhood influenza immunization.

Results

The overall response to the survey was 21%. A total of 61% of respondents reported that immunization either is cost neutral or produces a loss, and 36.6% noted it was minimally profitable. Eighty-six per

SUBMITTER: Levy DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2645391 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature