Recommendations to Improve the Influenza Immunization Rates of Respiratory Healthcare Professionals: A Survey Conducted in Puerto Rico.

Objective: Influenza affects 5-15% of the worldwide population and is responsible for 4-5 million cases and 250,000-500,000 deaths. Despite established recommendations, vaccination rates continue to be low. Our study aimed to identify barriers to influenza immunization and attitudes toward the vaccine among respiratory health care (HC) professionals in Puerto Rico.

Clinical profile and quality of life of Puerto Ricans with hereditary angioedema.

There is limited data on clinical characteristics and quality of life (QoL) of Hereditary angioedema (HAE) patients in Puerto Rico. Create an epidemiological and clinical profile of patients with HAE and assess the burden of this condition on the general health of Puerto Ricans suffering the disease. A cross-sectional study was performed in 32 Puerto Rican patients with HAE.