[Factors associated to influenza vaccination in people over 60 years seen in primary care].
BACKGROUND
The improvement in the vaccination levels against influenza depend on the knowledge had on why the target population rejects vaccination.


METHODS
A descriptive and cross-sectional study on influenza vaccination prevalence in people over 59 years, in the assigned quota of a Primary Health Center during the year 2005 campaign.


RESULTS
A total of 557 individuals were analyzed of these, 57.8% (n = 322) had received the influenza vaccine, while 42.2% (n = 235) were not vaccinated during the study period. The main reasons for rejection of vaccination were no colds and fear a worsening of baseline conditions.


CONCLUSIONS
Rejection of the influenza vaccination is not due to scientific reasons, and therefore vaccination levels can improve through better information.
Carrillo de Santa Pau
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Unidad de Investigación. Area 4 de Atención Primaria. SERMAS. Madrid. España.
Paniagua Carral
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Salinero Fort
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Abánades Herranz
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance; D014611:Vaccination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
D007252:Influenza Vaccines