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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Varicella Vaccination among Health Care Providers Participating in the Varicella Active Surveillance Project, Antelope Valley, California, 2005.
- Source :
- Journal of Infectious Diseases; Mar2008 Supplement 2, Vol. 197, pS66-S70, 5p, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding varicella vaccination and disease were assessed among health care providers participating in the Varicella Active Surveillance Project in Antelope Valley, California, in 2005. Compared with those of a similar survey conducted in 1999, results suggest a reduction in concerns about vaccine safety and efficacy. Routine assessment of adolescents for varicella susceptibility was reported by 87% of respondents, but only 42% reported routine assessment of adults. Several respondents were unaware that disease in a vaccinated person is infectious, and some did not know the vaccination recommendations pertaining to susceptible health care workers, suggesting a need for provider education on these issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00221899
- Volume :
- 197
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31645372
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1086/522143