Australian hospital paediatricians and nurses' perspectives and practices for influenza vaccine delivery in children with medical comorbidities.
Daniel A NormanMargie DanchinChristopher C BlythPamela PalasanthiranDavid TranKristine K MacartneyUshma WadiaHannah C MooreHolly SealePublished in: PloS one (2022)
Recommendation of influenza vaccination for Australian children with comorbidities is impacted by the beliefs of paediatricians and the perceived impact of influenza disease on children's comorbidities. Dedicated immunisation services and supportive hospital leadership were drivers for influenza vaccine delivery at hospitals. Future interventions targeting hospital-based influenza vaccine delivery for children with comorbidities should take a rounded approach targeting providers' attitudes, the hospital environment and leadership support.