In 2014, an Italian hospital implemented a protocol for pneumococcal, meningococcal, and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines offer to splenectomized patients during their hospitalization. After 1 year, coverage for recommended vaccinations increased from 5.7%-66.7% and the average time between splenectomy and vaccines administration decreased from 84.7-7.5 days.
Active offer of vaccinations during hospitalization improves coverage among splenectomized patients: An Italian experience
Gallone, Maria Serena;Martino, Carmen;Quarto, Michele;Tafuri, Silvio;Antonio, Margari;Vincenzo, Memeo;Nicola, Palasciano;Angela, Pezzolla;Mario, Testini;
2017-01-01
Abstract
In 2014, an Italian hospital implemented a protocol for pneumococcal, meningococcal, and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines offer to splenectomized patients during their hospitalization. After 1 year, coverage for recommended vaccinations increased from 5.7%-66.7% and the average time between splenectomy and vaccines administration decreased from 84.7-7.5 days.File in questo prodotto:
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