Seasonal influenza vaccine coverage among high-risk populations in Thailand, 2010–2012

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Authors

Jocelynn T. Owusu · Ministry of Public Health

Prabda Prapasiri · Ministry of Public Health

Darunee Ditsungnoen · Ministry of Public Health

Grit Leetongin · Social Security Office (Thailand)

Pornsak Yoocharoen · Department of Disease Control

Jarowee Rattanayot · Social Security Office (Thailand)

Sonja J. Olsen

Abstract

From 2010 to 2012, the availability of publicly purchased vaccines increased. While coverage remained low for all target groups, coverage was highest among persons ≥65 years and persons with chronic diseases. Annual coverage assessments are necessary to promote higher coverage among high-risk groups in Thailand.

Topics & Keywords

Influenza Virus Research Studies Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy COVID-19 epidemiological studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Vaccine

Volume 33, Issue 5, pp. 742-747

DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.10.029

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