Low tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine coverage among healthcare workers in a quaternary university hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil: need for continuous surveillance and implementation of active strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Vaccination with tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) has been recommended for healthcare workers (HCWs) by Brazilian Ministry of Health since November 2014.

Objective

To describe the strategies implemented to improve Tdap uptake, cumulative vaccine coverage after each intervention, variables associated to Tdap vaccination, and reasons for non-vaccination among HCWs of the main building of a quaternary hospital attached to the Sao Paulo University Medical School.

Methods

A list of HCWs eligible for pertussis vaccination was generated. From April to December 2015, the following interventions were implemented: note on intern journal reminding the importance of pertussis vaccination; email to the head nurses strengthening vaccine recommendations; le

SUBMITTER: Randi BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9427826 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul - Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature