Cardiology patients are unaware of the benefits of seasonal influenza immunization

• Main Authors: Sarah R. Monagle (Author), Ella Spear (Author), Timothy Abrahams (Author), Udit Thakur (Author), Derk Pol (Author), Karen Bellamy (Author), Joanne Hickman (Author), Stephen J. Nicholls (Author), Adam J. Nelson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Seasonal influenza immunization reduces the risk of cardiovascular events. Patients with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) derive a greater benefit than those without, yet up to 50 % do not take up the immunization. Patient perceptions and beliefs are known to inform immunization behaviors, y...