Examining Perceptions about Mandatory Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Workers through Online Comments on News Stories

Abstract

The perception of the influenza vaccine in the comment sections of online news sites is fairly poor. Public health agencies should consider including online forums, comment sections, and social media sites as part of their communication channels to correct misinformation regarding the benefits of HCW influenza immunization and the effectiveness of the vaccine.

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