Predictors and temporal trend of flu vaccination in auto-immune rheumatic diseases in the UK: a nationwide prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine temporal trend in uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine (SIV) in the UK and explore disease and demographic factors associated with vaccination.

Methods

From the Clinical Practice Research Datalink, 32 751 people with auto-immune rheumatic diseases prescribed DMARDs between 2006 and 2016 were identified. The proportion vaccinated between 1 September of one year and 31 March of the next year was calculated and stratified by age, other indications for vaccination, auto-immune rheumatic diseases type and number of DMARDs prescribed. Stata and Joinpoint regression programs were used.

Results

SIV uptake was high in those aged ⩾65 years (82.3 and 80.7% in 2006-07 and 2015-16, respectively). It was significantly lower in other age groups, but improved ov

SUBMITTER: Nakafero G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6152422 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature