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. 1994 Sep;5(5):227-31.
doi: 10.1155/1994/283098.

Evaluation of immunization coverage in the adult population of Canada

P Duclos  1
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Evaluation of immunization coverage in the adult population of Canada

P Duclos. Can J Infect Dis. 1994 Sep.

Abstract
in English, French

The immunization coverage of the adult population, availability of records and knowledge of proper schedules were assessed using the Canada Omnibus Survey, a door to door survey of a modified probability sample conducted four times a year. In total, 8021 interviews were completed over four periods. Only 43% of individuals 65 years of age or older reported receiving a dose of influenza vaccine during the year preceding the interview. Twenty-one per cent (38% of those under 25 and 9% of those 65 and older) reported having an immunization booklet at home. Twelve per cent believed that there were no vaccines that they should be receiving regularly. Only 61% of those who believed they should receive some shots regularly knew when the next one was due. Overall, 48% felt they had enough information about the vaccines they should receive. This information will help target immunization programs for the adult population.

L’immunoprotection de la population adulte, l’accessibilite des dossiers et la connaissance des calendriers d’immunisation ont été évaluées au moyen du Sondage Omnibus Canada, effectué de porte à porte quatre fois l’an, sur un échantillon à probabilité modifiée. En tout, 8021 questionnaires ont été remplis pour les quatre périodes. Quarante-trois pour cent seulement des individus de 65 ans ou plus ont déclaré avoir reçu un vaccin contre l’influenza au cours de l’année précédant l’entrevue. Vingt-et-un pour cent (38 % des répondants de moins de 25 ans et 9 % des 65 ans et plus) ont dit avoir leur carnet de vaccination à la maison. Douze pour cent croyaient ne pas avoir à recevoir de vaccins régulièrement. Seulement 61 % de ceux qui croyaient devoir recevoir des injections périodiques connaissaient la date de la suivante. Globalement, 48 % se sont estimés suffisamment informés sur les vaccins qu’il leur faut. Ces renseignements aideront à mieux cibler les programmes d’immunisation pour la population adulte.

Keywords: Adult; Immunization coverage.

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