Adults≥ 65 are more susceptible to influenza infection and its associated complications.
This paper critically reviews the literature, identifying the need for and priorities of a public …

Older adults aged 65 years and over are particularly vulnerable to seasonal influenza as
their immune system is weaker than that of younger adults. The influenza vaccination helps …

While healthcare policy recommends that vulnerable individuals, including older people,
receive vaccination for influenza, research studies have estimated that uptake rates are …

Background In advance of a large influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) cohort study among
older adults in Thailand, we conducted a population-based, cross-sectional survey to …

Elderly people are at higher risk of influenza diseases. The morbidity benefit of vaccination
is often offset by its low and variable coverage in elderly people in the community. To assess …

Objectives: To explore the views of general practitioners and practice nurses about barriers
to influenza vaccination among under 65 high‐risk patients and strategies to overcome …

This study investigated predictors of influenza vaccination uptake since the introduction of
the policy to target over 65s. Four hundred and forty-four participants completed a cross …

Background Although the burden of influenza infection is the highest in older adults,
vaccination coverage remains low, despite this age group being more vulnerable than …

In Singapore, influenza vaccination is recommended for persons at higher risk of
complications of seasonal influenza, including those with chronic medical conditions and the …

Aims and objectives. The aim of this paper was to develop an understanding of the factors
involved in older people's decision making with regard to influenza vaccination to inform …