Flu Vaccine Uptake: Asian Patients Highest, Black Patients Lowest
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* Main Finding: A study found that flu vaccine uptake is consistently highest among Asian patients and lowest among Black patients.
* Data Source: The study analyzed data from the Vaccine Safety Datalink from the 2017-18 through 2022-23 influenza seasons.
* Publication: The research was published in the journal Vaccine in 2025.
* DOI: 10.1016/J.VACCINE.2025.127667
* Authors: Stephanie A. Irving et al.
* Call to action/Further Research: The authors highlight the need for “efforts to address identified barriers to vaccination.”
* Source: HealthDay is the source of this news report.
* Citation: Study: Flu vaccine uptake consistently highest for Asian patients, lowest for Black patients (2025, October 3) retrieved 3 October 2025.