Influenza vaccination among nurses in Greece

Abstract

Seasonal influenza has become a serious public health problem worldwide, and vaccination is recognized as the most effective preventative measure. However, data suggest that influenza vaccination rates are generally low among health care workers. The present study showed that the vaccination rates for influenza among nurses are 21.2%. © 2012 by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.