Higher educational attainment associated with higher confidence in influenza vaccination in Norway
CONCLUSIONS: We observed an increase in confidence in influenza vaccination over the seasons examined in the study. However, the increase has not been equal in all groups and there is a clear educational gradient in influenza vaccine confidence. These findings indicate that despite efforts to increase influenza coverage over several years, the implemented measures have failed to reach all parts of the population.PMID:38519343 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.03.049 (Source: Vaccine)
Source: Vaccine - March 22, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Birgitte Kl üwer Rebecca Gleditsch Kjersti Margrethe Rydland Svenn-Erik Mamelund Ida Laake Source Type: research
An Aloe-Based Composition Constituting Polysaccharides and Polyphenols Protected Mice against D-Galactose-Induced Immunosenescence
J Immunol Res. 2024 Mar 14;2024:9307906. doi: 10.1155/2024/9307906. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTA decline in immune response, exhibited in the form of immunosenescence and inflammaging, is an age-associated disturbance of the immune system known to predispose the elderly to a greater susceptibility to infection and poor vaccine response. Polysaccharides and polyphenols from botanicals are known for their immune modulation effects. Here we evaluated a standardized mushroom-based composition, UP360, from Aloe barbadensis, Poria cocos, and Rosmarinus officinalis, as a natural nutritional supplement for a balanced immune response...
Source: Journal of Immunology Research - March 22, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Mesfin Yimam Teresa Horm Alexandria O'Neal Ping Jiao Mei Hong Qi Jia Source Type: research
Prevalence and disparities in influenza vaccination among patients with COPD: A French nationwide population study
Despite concordant international recommendations, many surveys found disappointing rates of influenza vaccination in at-risk populations, ranging from 23% in overall COPD population to more than 70% in more severe COPD subjects. Therefore, we assessed the proportion of French COPD patients non-vaccinated for influenza and their clinical and socio-demographic factors. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ma éva Zysman, Anaëlle Coquelin, Nelly Le Guen, Agnès Solomiac, Marina Guecamburu, Marie Erbault, Elodie Blanchard, Nicolas Roche, Sandrine Morin Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Cross-sectional study of influenza trends and costs in Malaysia between 2016 and 2018
ConclusionsThe study provides valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of influenza in Malaysia. The findings reveal a consistent year-round presence of influenza with irregular seasonal peaks, including a notable influenza A epidemic in 2017 and consistent surges in influenza B incidence during March across three years. These findings underscore the significance of continuous monitoring influenza subtypes for informed healthcare strategies as well as advocate for the integration of influenza vaccination into Malaysia ’s national immunization program, enhancing overall pandemic preparedness. (Source: PLoS One)
Source: PLoS One - March 22, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh Source Type: research
Genomic characterization of equine influenza A subtype H3N8 viruses by long read sequencing and functional analyses of the PB1-F2 virulence factor of A/equine/Paris/1/2018
This study assesses the potential of long-read nanopore sequencing for fast and precise sequencing of circulating equine influenza viruses. Therefore, two French Florida Clade 1 strains, including the one circulating in winter 2018 –2019 exhibiting more pronounced pathogenicity than usual, as well as the two currently OIE-recommended vaccine strains, were sequenced. Our results demonstrated the reliability of this sequencing method in generating accurate sequences. Sequence analysis of HA revealed a subtle antigenic drift in the French EIV strains, with specific substitutions, such as T163I in A/equine/Paris/1/2018 and t...
Source: Veterinary Research - March 22, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
The economic and fiscal impact of incremental use of cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine for the prevention of seasonal influenza among healthcare workers in Italy
Seasonal influenza has a significant impact on public health, generating substantial direct healthcare costs, production losses and fiscal effects. Understanding these consequences is crucial to effective deci... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - March 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Giovanna Elisa Calabr ò, Filippo Rumi, Roberto Ricciardi and Americo Cicchetti Tags: Research Source Type: research
The Australian Health Care Homes trial: quality of care and patient outcomes. A propensity score-matched cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: The HCH program was associated with greater access to care and improved processes of care for people with chronic diseases, but not changes in diabetes-related outcomes, most measures of hospital use, or risk of death.PMID:38514449 | DOI:10.5694/mja2.52266 (Source: Med J Aust)
Source: Med J Aust - March 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Duong T Tran Michael O Falster Jim Pearse Deniza Mazevska Patrick McElduff Sallie Pearson Kees C van Gool Jane Hall Louisa Jorm Source Type: research
The Australian Health Care Homes trial: quality of care and patient outcomes. A propensity score-matched cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: The HCH program was associated with greater access to care and improved processes of care for people with chronic diseases, but not changes in diabetes-related outcomes, most measures of hospital use, or risk of death.PMID:38514449 | DOI:10.5694/mja2.52266 (Source: Medical Journal of Australia)
Source: Medical Journal of Australia - March 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Duong T Tran Michael O Falster Jim Pearse Deniza Mazevska Patrick McElduff Sallie Pearson Kees C van Gool Jane Hall Louisa Jorm Source Type: research
The Australian Health Care Homes trial: quality of care and patient outcomes. A propensity score-matched cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: The HCH program was associated with greater access to care and improved processes of care for people with chronic diseases, but not changes in diabetes-related outcomes, most measures of hospital use, or risk of death.PMID:38514449 | DOI:10.5694/mja2.52266 (Source: Med J Aust)
Source: Med J Aust - March 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Duong T Tran Michael O Falster Jim Pearse Deniza Mazevska Patrick McElduff Sallie Pearson Kees C van Gool Jane Hall Louisa Jorm Source Type: research
The Australian Health Care Homes trial: quality of care and patient outcomes. A propensity score-matched cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: The HCH program was associated with greater access to care and improved processes of care for people with chronic diseases, but not changes in diabetes-related outcomes, most measures of hospital use, or risk of death.PMID:38514449 | DOI:10.5694/mja2.52266 (Source: Medical Journal of Australia)
Source: Medical Journal of Australia - March 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Duong T Tran Michael O Falster Jim Pearse Deniza Mazevska Patrick McElduff Sallie Pearson Kees C van Gool Jane Hall Louisa Jorm Source Type: research
The Australian Health Care Homes trial: quality of care and patient outcomes. A propensity score-matched cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: The HCH program was associated with greater access to care and improved processes of care for people with chronic diseases, but not changes in diabetes-related outcomes, most measures of hospital use, or risk of death.PMID:38514449 | DOI:10.5694/mja2.52266 (Source: Med J Aust)
Source: Med J Aust - March 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Duong T Tran Michael O Falster Jim Pearse Deniza Mazevska Patrick McElduff Sallie Pearson Kees C van Gool Jane Hall Louisa Jorm Source Type: research
Changes in Attitudes and Barriers to Seasonal Influenza Vaccination from 2007 to 2023
This study investigated how factors and barriers to flu vaccination among college students has changed over the past 16 years. Data were collected from 440 students using a survey and compared to previous data from the same university. Respondents were also asked about their experiences with Covid-19 and its effect on their intent to vaccinate. We found that vaccination rates had increased from 12.4 to 30.5%. Among the unvaccinated, expense, fear of getting influenza from vaccination, fear of side effects, and lack of information have decreased by 28%, 20%, 17%, and 15% respectively. Time, convenience, and perceived risk a...
Source: Journal of Community Health - March 21, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
