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2014-10-01Zeitschriftenartikel DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.09.040
Survey of pediatricians in Germany reveals important challenges for possible implementation of meningococcal B vaccination
dc.contributor.authorTakla, Anja
dc.contributor.authorWichmann, Ole
dc.contributor.authorKoch, Judith
dc.contributor.authorTerhardt, Martin
dc.contributor.authorHellenbrand, Wiebke
dc.date.accessioned2018-05-07T18:05:11Z
dc.date.available2018-05-07T18:05:11Z
dc.date.created2015-01-28
dc.date.issued2014-10-01none
dc.identifier.otherhttp://edoc.rki.de/oa/articles/reE4G8lKLThbA/PDF/20DRoLDJYzXMw.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://edoc.rki.de/176904/2011
dc.description.abstractIncidence of invasive meningococcal disease is low in Germany at 0.5 cases/100,000 inhabitants. Serogroup B (MenB) is most common, causing 70% of cases, with highest incidence in infants (5.9/100,000). In 2013, a MenB vaccine was licensed in Europe. To assess pediatricians’ attitudes towards MenB vaccination and its potential use in Germany we conducted a nationwide cross-sectional survey among 5677 pediatricians. Of 3107 participants (response: 55%), 79.1% would recommend a MenB vaccination to parents, with 66.7% favoring a schedule at 6, 8 and 12 months over 2, 3, 4 and 12 months (13.4%). Administration separately from other vaccines was preferred (63.2%); 38.5% feared that a recommendation would lead to refusal of other recommended vaccinations. In conclusion, pediatricians showed distinct preferences regarding possible integration of MenB vaccination into the existent immunization schedule. As physicians play a crucial role in the implementation, findings will be useful in decision-making regarding potential introduction.eng
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherRobert Koch-Institut, Infektionsepidemiologie
dc.subjectPracticeeng
dc.subjectGermanyeng
dc.subjectHumanseng
dc.subjectFemaleeng
dc.subjectMaleeng
dc.subjectCross-Sectional Studieseng
dc.subjectMiddle Agedeng
dc.subjectImmunization Scheduleeng
dc.subjectHealth Knowledge Attitudeseng
dc.subjectMeningococcal Infections/prevention & controleng
dc.subjectMeningococcal Vaccines/administration & dosageeng
dc.subjectPhysicians/psychologyeng
dc.subjectPractice Patterns Physicianseng
dc.subjectVaccination/psychologyeng
dc.subject.ddc610 Medizin
dc.titleSurvey of pediatricians in Germany reveals important challenges for possible implementation of meningococcal B vaccination
dc.typeperiodicalPart
dc.identifier.urnurn:nbn:de:0257-10038584
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.09.040
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.25646/1936
local.edoc.container-titleVaccine
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local.edoc.type-nameZeitschriftenartikel
local.edoc.container-typeperiodical
local.edoc.container-type-nameZeitschrift
local.edoc.container-urlhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X14013085
local.edoc.container-publisher-nameElsevier
local.edoc.container-volume32
local.edoc.container-issue48
local.edoc.container-year2014

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