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Influenza Vaccination Acceptance and Refusal Rates Among Health Care Personnel

Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to determine reasons why health care personnel (HCP) in a public health department chose or refused free influenza vaccinations offered at the worksite. Methods: In an internal review board-approved study, we offered, through a health nurse at the site, self-administered surveys designed…

Posted in: H1N1 2 healthcare workers 4 influenza vaccination 3 vaccination 11

Expired CME Article

Clinical Pathological Characteristics and Management of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Resulting from Influenza A (H1N1) Virus

Young adults, especially pregnant woman and patients with pre-existing medical conditions, appear to be at risk for the development of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) from influenza A (H1N1) infection, leading to critical hypoxemia. This may require high ventilator settings, the use of nonconventional modes, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation…

Posted in: acute 7 ARDS 3 ECMO 2 H1N1 2 respiratory distress syndrome 2
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