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Attitudes and Beliefs on Influenza Vaccination during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results from a Representative Italian Survey.
Domnich, Alexander; Cambiaggi, Maura; Vasco, Alessandro; Maraniello, Luca; Ansaldi, Filippo; Baldo, Vincenzo; Bonanni, Paolo; Calabrò, Giovanna Elisa; Costantino, Claudio; de Waure, Chiara; Gabutti, Giovanni; Restivo, Vincenzo; Rizzo, Caterina; Vitale, Francesco; Grassi, Riccardo.
  • Domnich A; Seqirus S.R.L., 53035 Monteriggioni, Italy.
  • Cambiaggi M; Seqirus S.R.L., 53035 Monteriggioni, Italy.
  • Vasco A; Seqirus S.R.L., 53035 Monteriggioni, Italy.
  • Maraniello L; SWG S.p.A., 34133 Trieste, Italy.
  • Ansaldi F; Azienda Ligure Sanitaria, 16121 Genoa, Italy.
  • Baldo V; Planning and Prevention Unit, IRCCS San Martino Hospital, 16132 Genoa, Italy.
  • Bonanni P; Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy.
  • Calabrò GE; Department of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Public Health Section, University of Padua, 35131 Padua, Italy.
  • Costantino C; Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
  • de Waure C; Section of Hygiene, University Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Gabutti G; VIHTALI (Value in Health Technology and Academy for Leadership & Innovation), Spin-Off of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Restivo V; Section of Hygiene, Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infantile Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.
  • Rizzo C; Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Perugia, 06132 Perugia, Italy.
  • Vitale F; Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy.
  • Grassi R; Section of Hygiene, Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infantile Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.
Vaccines (Basel) ; 8(4)2020 Nov 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-948863
ABSTRACT
The last 2019/20 northern hemisphere influenza season overlapped with the first wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Italy was the first western country where severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spread to a significant extent. In this representative cross-sectional survey, we aimed to describe some opinions and attitudes of the Italian general population towards both influenza vaccination and the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify potential modifiers of the decision-making process regarding the uptake of the 2020/21 influenza vaccine. A total of 2543 responses were analyzed. Although most (74.8%) participants valued influenza vaccination positively and declared that it should be mandatory, some misconceptions around influenza persist. The general practitioner was the main source of trusted information on influenza vaccines, while social networks were judged to be the least reliable. Younger and less affluent individuals, subjects not vaccinated in the previous season, and those living in smaller communities showed lower odds of receiving the 2020/21 season influenza vaccination. However, the COVID-19 pandemic may have positively influenced the propensity of being vaccinated against 2020/21 seasonal influenza. In order to increase influenza vaccination coverage rates multidisciplinary targeted interventions are needed. The role of general practitioners remains crucial in increasing influenza vaccine awareness and acceptance by effective counselling.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Language: English Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Vaccines8040711

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Language: English Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Vaccines8040711