Background Influenza is a serious public health concern, resulting in morbidity, mortality and
significant expense to healthcare systems worldwide. Annual vaccination is the most …

Background Annual immunization is the most effective way to prevent influenza and its
associated complications. However, optimal immunization rates are not being met in Nova …

Immunization coverage in Canada has continued to fall below national goals. The addition
of pharmacists as immunizers may increase immunization coverage. This study aimed to …

Background: Past studies have reported influenza vaccination coverage below national
targets, but up-to-date estimates are needed to understand trends and to identify areas for …

BACKGROUND: Uptake of influenza vaccination in Canada remains suboptimal despite
widespread public funding. To increase access, several provinces have implemented …

In 2000, Ontario, Canada introduced a universal influenza immunization program (UIIP) to
provide free vaccines to its residents, whose ages are six months or older. The current study …

Background Influenza vaccination is recommended especially for persons at risk of
complications. In 2003, the World Health Assembly urged Member States (MS) to increase …

Objectives Influenza is a vaccine-preventable acute respiratory viral infection that causes
epidemics annually around the globe. A regional influenza stakeholder network (MENA-ISN) …

Background Influenza vaccination is the most efficient and cost-effective method to prevent
influenza. To increase vaccination coverage, health authorities use various intervention …

Background Influenza is a respiratory infection caused primarily by influenza A and B
viruses. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza and its complications. The …