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Influenza Influences A pilot project to increase uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine by targeting GP practices, nurs

Background. Influenza is a major cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in the elderly population worldwide. Influenza vaccination is thought to reduce influenza-related morbidity by 60% and influenza-related mortality by 70-80% in the elderly.1 In Ireland, annual influenza vaccination is

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Influenza Influences A pilot project to increase uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine by targeting GP practices, nurs

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    1. Influenza Influences A pilot project to increase uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine by targeting GP practices, nursing homes & community hospitals in the HSE-NW 1Louise Cullen, Dept. Public Health Medicine, HSE NW. 1Bernie Mc Nulty, Public Health Nursing, HSE Donegal. Amanda McErlene, Dept. Public Health Medicine, HSE NW. Dr. Katrina Callaghan, Community Services, HSE NW. Dr. Anthony Breslin, Dept. Public Health Medicine, HSE NW.

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