Healthcare staff perceptions towards influenza and potential COVID-19 vaccination in the 2020 pandemic context. (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Robbins, T.; Berry, L.; Wells, F.; Randeva, H.; Laird, S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of hospital infection. Volume 112(2021)
• Page Start: 45
• Page End: 48
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- Influenza -- Vaccination -- Healthcare workforce; Cross infection -- Periodicals; Cross infection -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- prevention & control -- Periodicals; Infection Control -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 614.44
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2021.02.024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0195-6701

Abstract

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic generated renewed focus on infectious disease transmission in healthcare settings. This study aimed to evaluate staff perceptions towards influenza vaccination in the COVID-19 context. All healthcare workers within a major UK tertiary referral hospital were invited to answer a survey conducted from September 2 nd to 13 th, 2020. In all, 593 responses were received across a spectrum of roles; 44% reported they were more likely to get an influenza vaccine this year due to COVID-19; however, 10% felt that an influenza vaccine was less important due to social distancing. Additional questions evaluated intention to receive COVID-19 vaccination. There were substantial differences of opinion between staff groups.