Abstract

Objective: The aim of our study was to evaluate pneumococcal and influenza vaccination rates in adults at risk who applied to our hospital in Yozgat province based on the patient’s declaration.

Methods: This report uses data from a single-center, non-interventional cross-sectional study that included patients who applied to Outpatient Clinics of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Chest Diseases from May 2013  to May 2014. Information about pneumococcal and influenza vaccine coverage was collected during face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire with patients with diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic renal failure or patients who were ≥65 years of age.

Results: A total of 2918 patients completed the interview. The mean age was 62.1±13 years (range 19-93) and 1255 (61.9%) were female. None of the patients had a vaccination card. Influenza vaccine coverage was 12.3%, and pneumococcal vaccine coverage was 3%. Only 2.8% had received both vaccinations. 92.9% and 98.9% of the patients who had not received influenza and pneumococcal vaccines respectively declared that they were not informed about these vaccines by their doctors.

Conclusions: The rate of influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations in adults in Yozgat, Turkey fell far behind the recommendations. A strong recommendation from health-care providers may be helpful for increased uptake of vaccines. Klimik Dergisi 2018; 31(3): 205-9.

Cite this article as: Erbay A, Kader Ç, Ede H, et al. [Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination uptake in adults aged ≥65 years and high risk groups admitted to Yozgat Bozok University Research and Application Hospital].  Klimik Derg. 2018; 31(3): 205-9. Turkish.