Revista espanola de salud publica
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Rev Esp Salud Publica · Nov 2019
[Influenza vaccination coverages and related factors among splenectomy patients from a health sector in Zaragoza (Spain)].
Influenza vaccination coverage in risk groups has been put forward as a healthcare quality indicator. Our objective was to determine the vaccination rate in splenectomized patients. ⋯ The coverage rate ranks in an intermediate position when compared with other countries. It is necessary to improve the referral system of these patients to the Immunization Unit because the information obtained by this service leads to better results.