The Adverse Reactions of Influenza Vaccination in the Healthcare Workers in a University Hospital.
- Author:
Saerown CHOI
1
;
Su Mi KIM
;
Eun Sil KIM
;
Jin Soo LEE
;
Moon Hyun CHEONG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, Korea. mhchung@nawnuri.net
- Publication Type:Note
- Keywords:
Influenza;
Vaccination;
Adverse reaction
- MeSH:
Delivery of Health Care*;
Incidence;
Influenza, Human*;
Sensation;
Vaccination*;
Vaccines;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:
Infection and Chemotherapy
2004;36(5):319-320
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Influenza vaccination on health care workers in a university hospital was conducted using inactivated split vaccines from two pharmaceutical companies (A, B), December 2003. Among 1,880 health care workers, 1,404 (74.7%) were vaccinated and 714 (50.8%) responded to the questionnaires about adverse reactions. Pain and redness at the injection site, febrile sensation, and restricted occupational activities were reported by 316 (44.3%), 141 (19.7%), 169 (23.6%), and 62 (8.7%) participants, respectively. There was no serious adverse events. The incidence of adverse reactions was similar to the previous reports. No statistical difference was detected according to the vaccines company.
