Outbreak of influenza A (2009) H1N1 among Thai healthcare workers: is it time to integrate a vaccination program?

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2010 Aug;31(8):854-6. doi: 10.1086/655019.

Abstract

We report an outbreak of influenza A (2009) H1N1 among healthcare workers in a coronary care unit in Thailand. The attack rate was 32% (7 of 32 healthcare workers) after detection of influenza A (2009) H1N1 pneumonia in the index patient. Estimated costs for the outbreak investigation and control plan were 12-fold higher than estimated costs of vaccination for healthcare workers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cardiology Service, Hospital
  • Disease Outbreaks* / economics
  • Female
  • Health Personnel / statistics & numerical data*
  • Hospitals, University
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs* / economics
  • Infection Control / methods
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype* / immunology
  • Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Influenza, Human / economics
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology*
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control
  • Male
  • Thailand
  • Vaccination / economics
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines