Adverse events associated with the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccination and the vaccination coverage rate in health care workers

Am J Infect Control. 2011 Feb;39(1):69-71. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2010.08.007. Epub 2010 Dec 3.

Abstract

We prospectively examined the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccination coverage rate and the adverse events related to the monovalent vaccine in Korean health care workers. The H1N1 vaccination coverage rate was 91.7%. There were no significant adverse events discouraging the vaccination.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Health Personnel*
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / immunology*
  • Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage
  • Influenza Vaccines / adverse effects*
  • Influenza Vaccines / immunology
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control*
  • Influenza, Human / virology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Republic of Korea
  • Vaccination / adverse effects*
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines