Seasonal influenza vaccine coverage among high-risk populations in Thailand, 2010-2012.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice of Thailand prioritizes seasonal influenza vaccinations for populations who are at highest risk for serious complications (pregnant women, children 6 months-2 years, persons ≥65 years, persons with chronic diseases, obese persons), and healthcare personnel and poultry cullers. The Thailand government purchases seasonal influenza vaccine for these groups. We assessed vaccination coverage among high-risk groups in Thailand from 2010 to 2012.

Methods

National records on persons who received publicly purchased vaccines from 2010 to 2012 were analyzed by high-risk category. Denominator data from multiple sources were compared to calculate coverage. Vaccine coverage was defined as the proportion of individuals in each cate

SUBMITTER: Owusu JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4610807 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature