Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Levels Among Persons Aged ≥65 Years—United States, 1999

Annual influenza epidemics have resulted in an average of more than 18,000 deaths and 48,000 hospitalizations among older persons in the US. Medical research regarding the effects of vaccination programs are discussed. To reach the 2010 national objective of a 90% vaccination rate, new strategies an...

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2001-07, Vol.286 (4), p.413-414
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Epidemics
Influenza
Medical research
Mortality
Older people
Vaccines
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Summary:Annual influenza epidemics have resulted in an average of more than 18,000 deaths and 48,000 hospitalizations among older persons in the US. Medical research regarding the effects of vaccination programs are discussed. To reach the 2010 national objective of a 90% vaccination rate, new strategies and additional resources to implement adult vaccination activities may be needed.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.286.4.413-JWR0725-3-1