فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

Background: Immunization is an essential issue in primary health care, which has a tremendous impact on infection prevention. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the immunization status of health care personnel (HCP) and adult patients admitted at teaching hospitals. Results: The rate of immunization was more than 50% only in hepatitis B vaccination among HCP (64.5%) and tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster dose among HCP and pregnant women (54.6% and 72.9%, respectively). The other vaccines according to the target groups had no acceptable rate, especially with respect to influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations among patients with underlying chronic diseases. Conclusions: The low rate of immunization warrants implementation of novel protocols in adults as well as implying on educational programs in Iran.