Factors Influencing Influenza Vaccination: A Survey-Based Cross-Sectional Study in the City of Syracuse, Italy.
Seasonal influenza represents a significant public health challenge, with high hospitalization and mortality rates among the most vulnerable populations. Despite healthcare recommendations and the availability of safe and effective vaccines, vaccination coverage remains below the targets set by the...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Community Health Vol. 50; no. 6; pp. 1067 - 1079 |
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