WCN26-6658 Challenges in building a successful influenza vaccine program, a 2-year journey

Key Points

• To explore the challenges in implementing an influenza vaccination program in Malaysia, particularly among dialysis patients.
• Reviewed vaccination strategies in Malaysia
• Analyzed hospitalization data related to influenza
• Assessed vaccination uptake in general and dialysis populations
• Influenza vaccination is historically underutilized in Malaysia
• Increased hospitalizations linked to influenza infections
• Recognition of the importance of vaccination in vulnerable groups like dialysis patients