Background Vaccination rates for healthy senior citizens are lower than those for senior
citizens with underlying medical conditions such as chronic heart or lung disease …

BACKGROUND: Influenza vaccination rates among adults, especially in minority
populations, remain below national goals of 90%. This study investigated in diverse settings …

Background. A large portion of the elderly population of the United States fails to receive an
annual influenza vaccination. Minorities may receive disproportionately fewer vaccinations …

BACKGROUND: Racial/ethnic disparities in influenza vaccine coverage of adults aged 65
years and older persist even after controlling for access, healthcare utilization, and …

Background Despite recommendations for annual vaccination against influenza, more than
half of elderly Americans do not receive this vaccine. In a serial cohort study, we assessed …

Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness and possible cost savings of influenza vaccination.
Subjects. Members age 65 and older in a Medicare managed care plan during the 1994 …

Objectives. To assess immunization practices and attitudes of US primary care physicians
regarding adult influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. Methods. Mailed survey of …

Objective Immunization rates for influenza and pneumococcal vaccines among the elderly
(especially minority elderly) are below desired levels. We sought to answer 4 questions:(1) …

Methods We used data collected by the REACH US Risk Factor Survey 2009–2012 in New
York City and California. We analyzed data on 14,139 adults aged 50 or older who were …

This study focuses on the influenza and pneumococcal vaccination coverage among
persons greater than or equal to 65 years old in the US, from 2004 to 2005. The period was …