Influenza immunisation uptake in carers.
In 2005 the United Kingdom departments of health added 'carers' to the list of people that should be offered seasonal influenza immunisation by their general practice. We surveyed a sample of carers registered for care assistance with the charity Crossroads Caring for Carers. Over half (58%) were not aware that they are eligible for free influenza immunisation. Young carers without a chronic disease, were least likely to be offered immunisation and least likely to be immunised.
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Chantry
K
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Aubrey
F
F
Beaven
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Bowen
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Fairley
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Roberts
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Cottrell
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Roberts
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018570:Risk Assessment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult
D007252:Influenza Vaccines