Prevalence of respiratory diseases and evaluation of the influenza vaccination program for workers

Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia

Faria, Neice Müller Xavier¹  Gianisella Filho, João¹ 

[1] Saúde Ocupacional, Clínica Gianisella, Bento Gonçalves, Brasil

关键词: Influenza;    Vaccine;    Absenteeism;    Respiratory;    Workers;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1415-790X2002000200005

学科分类：过敏症与临床免疫学

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

INTRODUCTION:The vaccine against influenza is an efficient way to prevent flu episodes andits complications; however, its economical advantages for healthy workers arestill controversial. This study was developed to characterize the occurrenceof common respiratory problems, especially influenza, and evaluate an influenzavaccination program for workers.
METHODOLOGY: A cross sectional study was developed among factory workers.Data on socio-demographic characteristics and respiratory diseases were collected.Flu episodes during the past year were characterized and vaccination was evaluated.
RESULTS: Among 446 interviewed workers, 18.3% presented influenza-likeepisodes and 11.7% were absent because of flu. In general, 70% of workers evaluatedthe vaccination positively.
CONCLUSION: The positive evaluation by workers and the low occurrenceof side effects support the maintenance of the current vaccination program againstinfluenza. However, the economic advantages of this vaccination program arestill unclear, indicating the need for further studies.

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