NFID Surveys Find Gaps in Communication about Flu Between Healthcare Professionals and Patients with Chronic Health Conditions
"In fact, during recent flu seasons, 9 out of 10 people hospitalized with flu had at least one underlying health condition.
- "In fact, during recent flu seasons, 9 out of 10 people hospitalized with flu had at least one underlying health condition.
- The data are the result of two national surveys NFID commissioned to better understand knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward flu vaccination as well as communication between HCPs and adult patients with chronic health conditions.
- The patient survey included adults with diabetes, chronic lung conditions such as COPD or asthma, and cardiovascular conditions.
- Overall, less than a third of HCPs (31 percent) said they recommend annual flu vaccination to all of their patients with chronic health conditions.