title: Behavior and beliefs about influenza vaccine among adults aged 50-64 years.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To examine demographics and beliefs about influenza disease and vaccine that may be associated with influenza vaccination among 50- to 64-year-olds.
  
  
  METHODS
  A national sample of adults aged 50-64 years surveyed by telephone.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Variables associated with receiving influenza vaccination included age, education level, recent doctor visit, and beliefs about vaccine effectiveness and vaccine safety. Beliefs about influenza vaccination varied by race/ethnicity, age, education, and gender.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The finding of demographic differences in beliefs suggests that segmented communication messages designed for specific demographic subgroups may help to increase influenza vaccination coverage.
authors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Atlanta, GA 30033, USA. afz5@cdc.gov
authors: Tammy A
authors: TA
authors: Santibanez
authors: Gina T
authors: GT
authors: Mootrey
authors: Gary L
authors: GL
authors: Euler
authors: Alan P
authors: AP
authors: Janssen
mesh_terms: D003469:Culture; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011159:Population Surveillance; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D014611:Vaccination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines