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. 2007 Sep;35(7):481-3.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2006.10.007.

On-site influenza vaccination arrangements improved influenza vaccination rate of employees of a tertiary hospital in Singapore

Heow Yong Lee  1 , Yuke Tien Fong
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On-site influenza vaccination arrangements improved influenza vaccination rate of employees of a tertiary hospital in Singapore

Heow Yong Lee et al. Am J Infect Control. 2007 Sep.

Abstract

Background: On-site vaccination arrangements were introduced in 2005 to improve influenza vaccination rate among employees of a 1500-bed tertiary hospital in Singapore.

Methods: On-site arrangements include mobile teams to 3 distant departments and same-service area vaccination for employees at 4 service areas.

Results: Influenza vaccination rate in 2005 was 66.4% (versus 56.8% in 2004, odds ratio 1.50, 95% confidence interval 1.39-1.62). Employees who attended on-site arrangements had higher influenza vaccination rate (97.0%).

Conclusion: On-site vaccination arrangements improved influenza vaccination rate among hospital employees.

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