Vaccine-preventable diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. As new
vaccines are proving to be effective and as the incidence of some infections decreases …

Lead, which is widely used in industry, is a common element found in low concentrations in
the Earth's crust. Implementations to reduce environmental lead concentrations have …

It is widely acknowledged that public health practice raises ethical issues that require a
different approach than traditional biomedical ethics. Several frameworks for public health …

Rationale Low-dose vitamin D supplementation is already recommended in older adults for
prevention of fractures and falls, but clinical trials investigating whether higher doses could …

Since the creation of the Behavioural Insight Team in 2010, the word 'nudge'has become a
popular one in social and public policy. According to policymakers and managers …

Background A new policy requiring staff in clinical areas to vaccinate or wear a mask was
implemented in British Columbia (BC) in the 2012/13 winter. This review assessed the …

Background: Influenza is a common preventable infectious disease associated with high
mortality and morbidity. Vaccination is the most cost-effective measure to prevent influenza …

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends annual influenza
vaccination for all health care personnel (HCP) to reduce influenza-related morbidity and …

Influenza viruses are responsible for the influenza outbreaks that lead to significant burden
and cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Based on the core proteins …

Immunization of health care workers (HCWs) against influenza has been associated with
improvements in patient safety. The aim of this study is to assess the beliefs, attitudes, and …