Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Uptake and Location of Vaccination for 2009-H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza.

• Autores: Lori Uscher Pines, Jurgen Maurer, Katherine M. Harris
• Localización: American journal of public health, ISSN 0090-0036, Vol. 101, Nº. 7, 2011, págs. 1252-1255
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • To learn more about racial and ethnic disparities in influenza vaccination during the 2009-H1N1 pandemic, we examined nationally representative survey data of US adults. We found disparities in 2009-H1N1 vaccine uptake between Blacks and Whites (13.8% vs 20.4%); Whites and Hispanics had similar 2009-H1N1 vaccination rates. Physician offices were the dominant location for 2009-H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccinations, especially among minorities. Our results highlight the need for a better understanding of how communication methods and vaccine distribution strategies affect vaccine uptake within minority communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]