Background. The influenza outbreak of 2003–2004 received substantial media attention,
including widespread reports of a severe season and vaccine shortages. Understanding the …

After the announcement that the supply of inactivated influenza vaccine available to the US
public for the 2004-05 influenza season would be reduced by approximately one half, the …

Background. Each year, the US Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Network examines the
effectiveness of influenza vaccines in preventing medically attended acute respiratory …

Context. Influenza and its complications result in significant morbidity and mortality each
year. Certain groups are at increased risk for influenza and influenza-related complications …

OBJECTIVE: To assess influenza vaccination coverage among recommended adult
populations in the United States. METHODS: Data from the 1989 to 2005 National Health …

OBJECTIVES: To determine which patient beliefs associated with influenza vaccination
changed during a vaccine shortage year (2000–2001) from a nonshortage year (1999 …

The burden of influenza on affected individuals and the healthcare system, as well as on
society, is substantial. Although the supply of an effective and safe influenza vaccine was …

BACKGROUND: Influenza vaccination coverage remains unacceptably low among persons
aged≥ 65 years and younger high-risk adults. This study assessed locations at which US …

In the United States, annual influenza epidemics typically occur during the late fall through
early spring. During these epidemics, rates of serious illness and death are highest among …

Background The knowledge, beliefs, opinions, and attitudes of patients and their relatives
regarding seasonal influenza vaccination were evaluated. Methods This descriptive study …