Confronting vaccine hesitancy: What nurses need to know.

This article reviews the origins of vaccine hesitancy, explores common misconceptions about vaccines, and discusses strategies for overcoming vaccine hesitancy.

Programa de intervenção de enfermagem na vacinação dos doentes submetidos a transplante de células progenitoras da hematopoiese / Nursing intervention program on the vaccination of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant

The vaccination project for patients undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Trans-plant (HSCT) arose because they lose the immunization provided by vaccines administered prior to transplantation and are extremely vulnerable to infection. This program began in 2012, was based on the organization of the post-HSCT vaccination schedule in nursing consultations aimed at providing the patient with vaccination and verifying compliance with the National Vaccination Plan. The aim of this article is to evaluate the results of the implementation of the vaccination project of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant. The method used was a retrospective quantitative analysis of the application of the project methodology, through the defined outcome quality indicator - vaccination rate of patients undergoing HSCT with the National Vaccination Plan. From 2017 to 2018, the number of telephone contacts made in the scope of vaccination was defined as a process quality indicator and the content analyzed. We covered a population of 348 people, 229 patients undergoing allogeneic HSCT and 119 autologous. We achieved vaccination rates of 100. By implementing improvement strategies over the years we have been able to improve project effectiveness and vaccination for a larger number of patients.The project plays an important role in the area of public health and rehabilitation of patients undergoing HSCT as it allows the patient to be linked to the caregiver community, which contributes to a greater connection and proximity of the person to the health unit. enabling them to better integrate into everyday life in the various dimensions of the person

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Imunização: o conhecimento e práticas dos profissionais de enfermagem na sala de vacina / Immunization: the knowledge and practice of nursing professionals in the vaccine room / Inmunización: el conocimiento y práctica de los profesionales de enfermería en la sala de vacuna

Objetivo é identificar o conhecimento e práticas dos profissionais que atuam na sala de imunização na Estratégia de Saúde da Família. Metodologia Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa e exploratória, com três Enfermeiros e doze técnicos de quatro unidades de Estratégia de Saúde da Família, localizadas na zona oeste do RJ. Resultado, observou-se que as áreas físicas das salas de imunização atendem aos critérios do Manual de Rede de Frios e do Programa Nacional de Imunização, e que as atribuições diárias da sala de imunização são feitas somente pelos técnicos de enfermagem e os Enfermeiros são os Responsáveis Técnicos mas nenhum com disponibilidade integral para a função, desenvolvendo também atividades de supervisão e consultas de Enfermagem, pode-se observar dúvidas dos profissionais a respeito do tempo de funcionamento da câmara se ficar sem eletricidade, e na maioria os entrevistados das quatro unidades relataram que apesar de escalados na sala de imunização, podem assumir outros setores de acordo com a demanda. Conclusão podemos observar que os profissionais da sala de imunização possuem conhecimento sobre as atividades realizadas, contudo na prática algumas das atribuições dos profissionais não são realizadas de forma satisfatória e de acordo com que é exigido nos protocolos e manuais do Ministério da Saúde, e observamos o quanto é fundamental que todos os profissionais realizem treinamento em serviço, principalmente na sala de imunização onde mudanças ocorrem constantemente.(AU)

Aimed at identifying the knowledge and practices of the professionals who work in the immunization ward in the Family Health Strategy. Methodology This is a qualitative and exploratory research, with three nurses and twelve technicians from four units of Family Health Strategy, located in the western zone of RJ. As a result, it was observed that the physical areas of the immunization rooms meet the criteria of the Cold Net Manual and the National Immunization Program, and that the daily assignments of the immunization room are made only by the nursing technicians and the Nurses are the Technical officers but none with full availability for the function, also developing supervision activities and nursing consultations, one can observe doubts of the professionals regarding the operating time of the chamber if it runs out of electricity, and in the majority the interviewees of the four units reported which although scaled in the immunization room, can take on other sectors according to demand. Conclusion we can observe that the professionals of the immunization room have knowledge about the activities performed, however in practice some of the professionals' attributions are not performed satisfactorily and according to what is required in the protocols and manuals of the Ministry of Health, it was observed how essential it is that all professionals carry out in-service training, especially in the immunization ward where changes occur constantly.(AU)

Objetivo identificar el conocimiento y las prácticas de los profesionales que actúan en la sala de inmunización en la Estrategia de Salud de la Familia. Metodología Se trata de una investigación cualitativa y exploratoria, con tres enfermeros y doce técnicos de cuatro unidades de Estrategia de Salud de la Familia, ubicadas en la zona oeste del RJ. Se observó que las áreas físicas de las salas de inmunización atienden a los criterios del Manual de Red de Fríos y del Programa Nacional de Inmunización, y que las asignaciones diarias de la sala de inmunización son hechas solamente por los técnicos de enfermería y los enfermeros son los siguientes: Los responsables técnicos, pero ninguno con disponibilidad integral para la función, desarrollando también actividades de supervisión y consultas de enfermería, se pueden observar dudas de los profesionales acerca del tiempo de funcionamiento de la cámara si se queda sin electricidad, y en la mayoría los entrevistados de las cuatro unidades relataron que a pesar de escalados en la sala de inmunización, pueden asumir otros sectores de acuerdo con la demanda. Conclusión podemos observar que los profesionales de la sala de inmunización tienen conocimiento sobre las actividades realizadas, pero en la práctica algunas de las atribuciones de los profesionales no se realizan de forma satisfactoria y de acuerdo con que es exigido en los protocolos y manuales del Ministerio de Salud, se observó lo que es fundamental que todos los profesionales realicen entrenamiento en servicio, principalmente en la sala de inmunización donde los cambios ocurren constantemente.(AU)

Challenged by Immunization Compliance? Five Steps for Nurses in Urban High Schools With Multilingual Students.

Immunization compliance can require time and resources not readily available to school nurses in urban schools. Furthermore, immunizations can be perceived as lower priority at the high school level. But communicable disease outbreaks, such as the one experienced across the United States with measles, highlight the important role of school nurses in compliance activities. Using a five-step process, a school nurse was able to update one urban high school's database to more accurately reflect student measles vaccination compliance. An initial immunization database query indicated that 12% of approximately 2,000 enrolled students lacked even one measles-containing vaccine. A search through the state immunization registry and individual student educational folders revealed that 65% of these students actually had at least one measles vaccination. Remedies under consideration by the district in addressing this discrepancy are described. The remaining students (4% of total enrollment) required the additional steps of notification and intensive follow-up with students and their families. Within 2 months, fewer than 1% of students lacked a record of measles vaccination. The five steps presented can be adapted to achieve compliance with all required vaccines.

Measles and Vaccination: A Resurrected Disease, A Conflicted Response.

As the increasingly fierce debate about vaccines grows, so do the number of measles cases. Personal choice, inaccurate understanding, and legislative action are fueling vaccine refusal for this previously eradicated, highly contagious viral infection. In August 2019, measles cases had spread to 30 U.S. states and were spreading globally, endangering mainly young children and those unable to be vaccinated. Herd immunity is being eroded as parents refuse vaccinations or choose alternate vaccine schedules. Nurses are in a prime position to educate and advocate for vaccinations that safeguard public health.

Undergraduates performance on vaccine administration in simulated scenario.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the performance of nursing undergraduates on administration of vaccines in the vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh in children as a proposal of intervention, using simulated scenario, skill training and virtual learning environment. METHOD: Quantitative, quasi-experimental, pre and post-test, performed with 39 nursing students from a federal public university in 2017. The cognitive knowledge test and the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) checklist were prepared, validated and applied before and after the intervention, adopting a level of significance of 95%. RESULTS: The mean of the pre-test scores was 12.5 (SD= 2.56), post-test 17.4 (SD= 2.38), p <0.0001. The mean pre-OSCE score was 101.0 (SD= 30.46), post-OSCE 181.92 (SD= 12.04), p <0.0001. CONCLUSION: The effectiveness of the intervention proposal to increase knowledge and improve the performance of nursing students in administering vaccines to the vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh in children was evidenced.

Undergraduates performance on vaccine administration in simulated scenario / El desempeño de estudiantes universitarios sobre la administración de vacunas en un escenario simulado / Desempenho de estudantes universitários sobre administração de vacinas em cenário simulado

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the performance of nursing undergraduates on administration of vaccines in the vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh in children as a proposal of intervention, using simulated scenario, skill training and virtual learning environment. Method: Quantitative, quasi-experimental, pre and post-test, performed with 39 nursing students from a federal public university in 2017. The cognitive knowledge test and the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) checklist were prepared, validated and applied before and after the intervention, adopting a level of significance of 95%. Results: The mean of the pre-test scores was 12.5 (SD= 2.56), post-test 17.4 (SD= 2.38), p <0.0001. The mean pre-OSCE score was 101.0 (SD= 30.46), post-OSCE 181.92 (SD= 12.04), p <0.0001. Conclusion: The effectiveness of the intervention proposal to increase knowledge and improve the performance of nursing students in administering vaccines to the vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh in children was evidenced.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar el desempeño de graduandos de Enfermería sobre la administración de vacunas en el músculo vasto lateral del muslo en niños, como propuesta de intervención, utilizando un escenario simulado, entrenamiento de habilidad y ambiente virtual de aprendizaje. Método: la investigación cuantitativa, cuasi-experimental, pre y post-test, realizada con 39 estudiantes de Enfermería de una universidad pública federal en 2017. Se elaboraron, validaron y aplicaron la prueba de conocimiento cognitivo y el checklist del Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) antes y después de la intervención, adoptando un nivel de significancia del 95%. Resultados: La media de las notas en el pre-test fue de 12,5 (DP 2,56), post-test 17,4 (DP 2,38), p <0,0001. La media de las notas en el pre-OSCE fue de 101,0 (DP 30,46), después de OSCE 181,92 (DP 12,04), p <0,0001. Conclusión: se evidenció la eficacia de la propuesta de intervención para aumentar el conocimiento y mejorar el desempeño de los estudiantes de Enfermería en la administración de vacunas en el músculo vasto lateral del muslo en niños.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o desempenho de graduandos em Enfermagem sobre administração de vacinas no músculo vasto lateral da coxa em crianças como proposta de intervenção, utilizando cenário simulado, treino de habilidade e ambiente virtual de aprendizagem. Método: Pesquisa quantitativa, quase-experimental, pré e pós-teste, realizada com 39 estudantes de enfermagem de uma universidade pública federal, em 2017. Foram elaborados, validados e aplicados o teste de conhecimento cognitivo e o checklist do Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) antes e após a intervenção, adotando-se nível de significância de 95%. Resultados: A média das notas no pré-teste foi de 12,5 (DP 2,56), pós-teste 17,4 (DP 2,38), p<0,0001. A média das notas no pré-OSCE foi de 101,0 (DP 30,46), pós-OSCE 181,92 (DP 12,04), p<0,0001. Conclusão: Evidenciou-se a eficácia da proposta de intervenção para aumentar o conhecimento e melhorar o desempenho dos estudantes de enfermagem na administração de vacinas no músculo vasto lateral da coxa em crianças.

Improving vaccination rates in older adults: A quality improvement project.

Adults age 65 or older are at increased risk for acute and chronic diseases. Patients in this group who are up to date with all CDC-recommended vaccinations can reduce morbidity and mortality. This article discusses a quality improvement project across four NP-owned primary care clinics in which all clinical staff received an educational intervention focused on best vaccination practices and Medicare billing strategies. This project yielded improved vaccination rates in the older adult patient population over a 3-month period.

Perceptions of nurses on human papillomavirus vaccinations in the Republic of Korea.

BACKGROUND: In June 2016, the Republic of Korea included free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations for all 12-year-old girls in its national immunization program. PURPOSE: This study investigated perceptions of nurses on HPV vaccination and their intent to vaccinate preteens at the best ages. METHODS: Recruited for the survey were 514 health teachers (181, 35.2%), public health nurses (168, 32.7%), and clinical nurses (165, 32.1%). Factor-analysis was conducted to validate the Vaccine-Hesitancy Scale for Korean nurses. Related variables associated with vaccine-acceptance were examined using the Kruskal-Wallis test and Spearman's rho coefficients, due to lack of normalization. RESULTS: Factor-analysis results showed that two factors of positive acceptance (7 items) and negative acceptance (3 items) accounted for 67.46% of the total variance, and explained 47.4% and 20.1%, respectively. Nurses who positively accepted HPV vaccine differed significantly in agreement to vaccinate girls or boys. For the proper vaccination age, a significant difference emerged between answers for girls and vaccine-acceptance scores, whereas no difference emerged between answers for boys and the scores. The vaccinated status of respondents significantly related to higher HPV vaccine acceptance, although age, religion, marital status, education, and working duration did not. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that vaccine-acceptance levels reflect nurses' attitudes and opinions about HPV vaccination for girls and boys.

Evaluation of a Pharmacy-to-Dose Pneumococcal Vaccination Protocol at an Academic Medical Center.

BACKGROUND: In February 2016, a pharmacy-to-dose (PTD) pneumococcal vaccination protocol was implemented to aid in the appropriate selection of pneumococcal vaccines. OBJECTIVE: The primary objective was to compare the rate of appropriate vaccine ordering with the PTD protocol. Secondary objectives were to assess vaccine administration rate and determine factors preventing patients from receiving the vaccine after appropriate selection. METHODS: This was a single-center, retrospective cohort study of adult patients admitted to an inpatient service. Eligible patients were 19 years of age or older and had either a PTD pneumococcal vaccination order placed or an alert triggered indicating that the patient was a candidate for a vaccination. Patients were excluded if they had contraindications to receiving either pneumococcal vaccine. The Fisher exact test was used to evaluate the primary objective, and descriptive statistics were used to evaluate the secondary objectives. RESULTS: A total of 327 patients were included in the analysis: 167 in the preprotocol cohort and 160 in the postprotocol cohort. The correct vaccine ordering rates were found to be 26.9% (45/167) and 83.1% (133/160) in the preprotocol and postprotocol cohorts, respectively ( P < 0.001). In the postprotocol cohort, 17.5% (28/160) of patients did not have a vaccine administered. Reasons for vaccine administration failure were identified as patient refusal, patient expired during admission, vaccine not dispensed by pharmacy, and vaccine dispensed by pharmacy but returned. CONCLUSIONS: The PTD pneumococcal vaccination protocol significantly improved correct vaccine ordering rates.

Práticas assistidas sobre imunização na atenção primária / Assisted practices on immunization in primary care

Objetivo: relatar as experiências vivenciadas por discentes e docentes de Enfermagem vinculados a um projeto de extensão sobre práticas assistidas e ações de educação em saúde relacionadas à imunização. Método: trata-se de estudo de natureza descritiva, tipo relato de experiência. Resultados: informa-se que os discentes participaram de uma capacitação teórico-prática sobre normas e rotinas da sala de vacinação, atualização do calendário nacional de imunização 2018. Destacaram-se, para o desenvolvimento das habilidades e competências dos discentes sobre imunização, a obtenção da experiência prática jamais vivenciada anteriormente durante a formação acadêmica em Enfermagem e, ainda, a promoção de troca de saberes experimentada entre discentes, docentes e profissionais dos respectivos campos de atuação do projeto, a partir da proximidade teórico-prática com a rotina de trabalho nas salas de vacina. Conclusão: proporcionaram-se, pelo projeto, momentos de aprendizado inestimáveis que serão válidos não apenas na academia, mas ao longo de toda a jornada profissional de cada um dos discentes, tornando-os não apenas enfermeiros tecnicamente mais qualificados, mas também cientes do potencial de que cada um possui diante dos obstáculos ainda vivenciados por enfermeiros no seu processo de trabalho com a imunização.(AU)

Objective: to report the experiences lived by nursing students and teachers linked to an extension project on assisted practices and health education actions related to immunization. Method: this is a descriptive study, type of experience report. Results: it is reported that the students participated in a theoretical-practical training on vaccination room norms and routines, updating of the national immunization calendar 2018. For the development of students' immunization skills and competences, the following were highlighted: practical experience never previously experienced during the academic education in Nursing, and also the promotion of knowledge exchange experienced among students, teachers and professionals from the respective fields of the project, from the theoretical-practical proximity to the work routine in vaccine rooms. Conclusion: the project provided invaluable learning moments that will be valid not only at the academy, but throughout the professional journey of each student, making them not only technically more qualified nurses, but also aware of their potential that each one has to face the obstacles still experienced by nurses in their work process with immunization.(AU)

Objetivo: informar las experiencias vividas por estudiantes y profesores de Enfermería vinculados a un proyecto de extensión sobre prácticas asistidas y acciones de educación en salud relacionadas con la inmunización. Método: este es un estudio descriptivo, tipo de informe de experiencia. Resultados: se informa que los estudiantes participaron en una capacitación teórico-práctica sobre normas y rutinas de la sala de vacunación, actualización del calendario nacional de inmunización 2018. Para el desarrollo de las habilidades y competencias de inmunización de los estudiantes, obtención de experiencia práctica nunca antes experimentada durante la formación académica en Enfermería, y también la promoción del intercambio de conocimiento experimentado entre estudiantes, docentes y profesionales de los respectivos campos del proyecto, desde la proximidad teórico-práctica a la rutina laboral en salas de vacunas. Conclusión: el proyecto proporcionó momentos de aprendizaje invaluables que serán válidos no solo en la academia, sino a lo largo del viaje profesional de cada estudiante, haciéndolos no solo enfermeros técnicamente más calificados, sino también conscientes de su potencial que cada uno debe enfrentar los obstáculos que aún enfrentan las enfermeras en su proceso de trabajo con la inmunización.(AU)

Vaccination in everyday life: experiences indicate Permanent Education / La vacunación en el cotidiano: vivencias indican la Educación Permanente / A vacinação no cotidiano: vivências indicam a Educação Permanente

Abstract Objective: To understand Permanent Education in the daily work in the vaccination room, from the professional's perspective. Method: A holistic-qualitative multiple-case study, based on the Quotidian Comprehensive Sociology, and carried out in four micro-regions of Minas Gerais State, Brazil, with 56 professionals working in seven municipalities. To analyze the data, the Thematic Content Analysis was used associated to the cases' cross-synthesis. Results: The frequent changes in immunization, adverse events, professional accountability, as well as the daily difficulties of working in the vaccination room point to the need for Permanent Education. There is a need for doctors and community health agents to be trained in immunization, just as nurses are previously trained. The importance of Permanent Education for safe work and patient safety in vaccination is evidenced. Conclusion and implications for practice: Considering the relevance and complexity of work in the vaccination room, Permanent Education has the potential to strengthen teamwork, positively impact the care provided to users and provide professionals with more security in the practices carried out.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Comprender la Educación Permanente en el cotidiano de trabajo en sala de vacunación, bajo óptica del profesional. Método: Método de estudio de casos múltiples, cualitativo, fundamentado en la Sociología Comprensiva y del Cotidiano, realizado en cuatro microrregiones de Minas Gerais, Brasil, con 56 profesionales que actúan en siete municipios. análisis de los datos, se utilizó el Análisis de Contenido Temático asociado a la síntesis cruzada de los casos. Resultados: Frecuentes alteraciones en inmunización, los eventos adversos, la responsabilización profesional, así como las dificultades cotidianas del trabajo en sala de vacunación, apuntan a la precisión de Educación Permanente. Existe la necesidad de que los médicos y los Agentes de Salud Comunitarios estén capacitados en inmunización, al igual que las enfermeras han recibido capacitación previamente. Evidencian la importancia de la educación permanente para el trabajo seguro y la seguridad del paciente en vacunación. Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica: Considerando la relevancia y la complejidad del trabajo en sala de vacunación, la Educación Permanente tiene potencial para fortalecer el trabajo en equipo, impactar positivamente en el cuidado prestado a los usuarios y proporcionar al profesional más seguridad en las prácticas realizadas.

Resumo Objetivo: Compreender a Educação Permanente no cotidiano de trabalho em sala de vacinação, sob a ótica do profissional. Método: Estudo de casos múltiplos holístico-qualitativo, fundamentado na Sociologia Compreensiva e do Cotidiano, e realizado em quatro microrregiões de Minas Gerais, Brasil, com 56 profissionais que atuam em sete municípios. Para análise dos dados, utilizou-se a Análise de Conteúdo Temática associada à síntese cruzada dos casos. Resultados: As frequentes alterações em imunização, os eventos adversos, a responsabilização profissional, bem como as dificuldades cotidianas do trabalho em sala de vacinação apontam a precisão de Educação Permanente. Verifica-se a necessidade de médicos e Agentes Comunitários de Saúde serem capacitados em imunização, assim como os profissionais de Enfermagem estarem previamente treinados. Evidenciam-se a importância da Educação Permanente para o trabalho seguro e a segurança do paciente em vacinação. Conclusão e implicações para a prática: Considerando a relevância e a complexidade do trabalho em sala de vacinação, a Educação Permanente tem potencial para fortalecer o trabalho em equipe, impactar positivamente no cuidado prestado aos usuários e proporcionar ao profissional mais segurança nas práticas realizadas.

Factors Associated With Infant Pain Severity Undergoing Immunization Injections.

PURPOSE: Factors influencing infants' behavioral and vocal (cry) response to painful stimuli are explored to improve pain management plans for infants undergoing immunizations. DESIGN AND METHODS: An observational study design was used. Pain responses of 60 to 75 days-old infants (44% male vs 56% female) undergoing two-month immunization injections were videotaped and coded using the Modified Behavioral Pain Scale (MBPS), and duration of total crying time during injection was recorded. The influences of five factors (gender, caregiver attendance, previous experience of nociception (circumcision), mode of delivery), and weight (birth and current) were examined at baseline, during and post-immunization. RESULTS: Higher birth weight was the most significant factor that reduced pain responses during (p = 0.001) and post-immunization (p = 0.03). A higher birth weight reduced full lung crying (p = 0.04), which reflects crying during injection as compared to total crying time. Vaginal delivery had a significant effect on behavioral pain responses of infants only post-immunization (p = 0.006). Parent's presence in the immunization room significantly reduced total crying time (p = 0.03). Uncircumcised male infants had a significant reduction in behavioral pain responses during immunization (p = 0.01) compared to circumcised infants. CONCLUSIONS: The literature well supports the acknowledgement of early pain experience and its psychological consequences. Knowing and controlling for each of mentioned factors early in life during every painful procedure could improve coping mechanisms of infants for any painful procedures later in life. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Control of certain factors during early life experiences can modify pain of immunization.

Cumplimiento de las pautas de vacunación de hepatitis A, B y A+B en viajeros internacionales / Compliance with the vaccination schedule against Hepatitis A, B and A+B in international travelers

Objetivo: determinar el cumplimiento de la pauta de vacunación de hepatitis A (HA), hepatitis B (HB) y hepatitis A+B (HA+B) en relación al número de dosis administradas e intervalos de separación entre ellas según las recomendaciones de las fichas técnicas. Método: estudio descriptivo transversal entre los viajeros que acudieron al Centro de Vacunación Internacional de Vigo (CVI) entre el 1 de junio de 2011 y el 30 de noviembre de 2013. Se recogieron variables sociodemográficas, del viaje, y vacunales. Resultados: la muestra total fue de 1.028 viajeros, el 62,9% fue hombre, con una edad media de 35,2 años. El total de prescripciones de vacunas iniciadas fue de 1.117, distribuidas de la siguiente manera: HA (58,9%), HA+B (15,9%), HA y HB (13,7%) y HB (11,6%). Un 4,2% de los viajeros rechazó vacunarse. El porcentaje de cumplimiento global fue del 41,4% y en concreto fue del 38,5% para HA, 37,2% para HB y 55,7% para HA+B. Conclusiones: los viajeros aceptan de forma mayoritaria la vacunación, aunque se observa un cumplimiento escaso de las pautas de la misma, lo que conlleva diferentes implicaciones para la salud del viajero. La elevada tasa de inicio de pautas no se corresponde con su continuidad, por lo que el CVI debe implementar medidas para mejorar la adherencia como sistemas de recordatorio de las dosis sucesivas de vacunas, profundización en los motivos del no cumplimiento para eliminar barreras e implantación de pautas vacunales diferentes que faciliten el cumplimiento y una rápida inmunización (AU)

Objective: to determine the compliance with the vaccination schedule against Hepatitis A (HA), Hepatitis B (HB) and Hepatitis A+B (HA+B), regarding the number of doses administered and the intervals between them, according to the recommendations in the product specifications. Method: a descriptive cross-sectional study among those travellers who attended the International Vaccination Centre in Vigo (IVC) between June, 1st, 2011 and November, 30th, 2013. Sociodemographical, travel and vaccination variables were collected. Results: the total sample included 1,028 travellers, 62.9% were male, with 35.2 years as mean age. The total number of prescriptions for vaccination initiation was 1,117, distributed as follows: HA (58.9%), HA+B (15.9%), HA and HB (13.7%) and HB (11.6%). A 4.2% of travellers refused to be vaccinated. The overall compliance rate was 41.4%; and specifically, 38.5% for HA, 37.2% for HB and 55.7% for HA+B. Conclusions: the majority of travellers accept vaccination, though it has been observed that there is poor compliance of its schedule, leading to different consequences for the health of travellers. The high rate of vaccination initiation does not coincide with its continuity, and therefore the IVC must implement measures in order to improve adherence, such as reminder systems for subsequent vaccine doses, probing into the reasons for non-compliance in order to eliminate barriers, and implementation of different vaccination schedules that will facilitate compliance and rapid immunization (AU)