Reasons why nurses decline influenza vaccination: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Anina Pless (Author), Stuart R. McLennan (Author), Dunja Nicca (Author), David M. Shaw (Author), Bernice S. Elger (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background To explore reasons of non-vaccinated nursing staff for declining seasonal influenza vaccination. The annual influenza vaccination of healthcare workers reduces morbidity and mortality among vulnerable patients. Still, vaccination rates remain very low, particularly in nursing sta...