Objectives: To identify facilitators of and barriers to vaccination in patients from a range of
socioeconomic levels. Design: A survey was conducted in 2001 using computer‐assisted …

OBJECTIVES: To compare influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates of older veterans
with those of nonveterans and to compare vaccination rates of veterans who receive care at …

To the Editor: Previous studies of community-dwelling seniors have found significant racial
disparities in receipt of the influenza vaccine, 1 but studies are inconsistent in reporting a …

Background Influenza and pneumonia tend to be severe in older adults; thus, vaccination is
necessary to prevent these illnesses. Vaccination is especially important for older family …

Background Older adults represent 70–90% of seasonal influenza-related deaths and 50–
70% of influenza-related hospitalizations. Vaccination is the most efficient means of …

Objectives To estimate the effect of influenza vaccination on hospitalization and mortality in
nursing home (NH) residents. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Medicare claims …

BACKGROUND: Worldwide pandemics of influenza virus caused extensive morbidity and
mortality around the world and influenza vaccination is the most effective method for …

OBJECTIVE: Vaccinations against influenza and pneumonia reduce morbidity and mortality
among older adults. We examined vaccination rates among Israel's diverse geriatric …

Background Influenza vaccination is recommended for those at increased risk of influenza
complications and their household contacts to help reduce influenza exposure. Adults who …

Background: Annual immunization with influenza vaccine is effective in preventing influenza-
associated mortality and morbidity in the elderly. Pneumococcal vaccination is also …