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This article discusses a study which provides the first examination of influenza vaccination rates and related factors across a national sample of persons with asthma in the U.S. from 2005 to 2006. The results of the study show that 36.2 percent received influenza vaccination during the period. The results indicate that influenza vaccination coverage of all persons with asthma can be improved by increasing access to health care and using opportunities for vaccination during health-care visits.

The article reports on influenza vaccination coverage in children with asthma in the U.S. in the 2004-2005 period. Asthmatic children are reported at high risk for influenza complications. The number of children with asthma are recommended to undergo influenza vaccination. In previous studies, an estimated 10% to 43% of children are vaccinated with influenza.