Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards seasonal influenza vaccination among pregnant women and healthcare workers: A cross‐sectional survey in Afghanistan

Despite recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO), influenza vaccination coverage among high‐risk groups remains suboptimal in Afghanistan. This study aims to document the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among two priority groups, pregnant women (PWs) and healthcare workers (HCWs).

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