Methods An anonymous web-based survey was addressed to members of the Italian
Respiratory Society (IRS). Results Among the 1,776 IRS members who have been invited to …

Background: The main influenza complications particularly affect patients over the age of 65
years and those with associated chronic diseases, such as respiratory disorders. This study …

Introduction Vaccination remains underutilised worldwide with low vaccine uptake rates
across the board with many adults remaining unprotected. Across the Arab world, attitudes …

Despite vast improvements in childhood vaccination coverage in India, adult vaccination
coverage is negligible. Our aim was, therefore, to create awareness about the importance of …

Background. Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza
viruses that are highly contagious and circulate in all parts of the world. It gives rise to an …

Aims: The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, beliefs, practices, and associated
factors (educational level, gender, age, and socioeconomic status) that influence the …

ABSTRACT While the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health has made seasonal influenza
vaccination available for several years, there remains a scarcity of vaccination coverage …

Illnesses caused by respiratory pathogens result in great loss of life, suffering and
commitment of resources for treatment. That the suffering and loss of life can be prevented …

Objectives To increase uptake of adult Pneumococcal vaccination rates in patients with
Asthma and COPD in Bukit Batok Polyclinic from September to November 2013 to at least …

Pneumonia is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children younger than 5 years.
Vaccines are available against the main bacterial pathogens Haemophilus influenzae type b …