title: Overcoming barriers to influenza vaccination.
abstract: Healthcare professionals face an ongoing challenge in overcoming barriers to influenza vaccination. This article explores the external and internal influences related to the uptake of flu vaccination with regard to both healthcare workers and their patients. The article discusses the ways in which nurses can help patients eligible for free flu vaccinations to make informed choices.
authors.affiliation: Creech St Michael Medical Centre, Somerset.
authors.forename: Jane Carole
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Warner
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines