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General Practice Network Influenza Study
In 2008, AGPN worked in conjunction with the State Based Organisation Immunisation Coordinators and divisional immunisation program officers to collect information on the level of influenza immunisation amongst general practice staff. This study provides a baseline for future work in this area. There have been studies looking at the flu immunisation rates for health care workers in other areas with results indicating a very low level of uptake.
The results from the general practice network indicate that although much less than ideal, the coverage levels are far better than those in the acute health care system or residential aged care facilities.
General practice is well placed to lead by example to raise awareness of the need for influenza immunisation, in particular for those with high risk factors or who are in a situation where duty of care for others is involved.
We are very grateful to Kirsten Ward, the SBO Immunisation Coordinator for General Practice NSW for compiling the full report of the study.
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