Objectives: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends persons
aged≥ 6 months receive an influenza vaccination annually, and certain adults aged≥ 19 …

Background Invasive pneumococcal disease is a major cause of illness in the United States,
and rates are higher among persons≥ 65 years. Pneumococcal vaccination has been …

During 2000–2018, the percentage of adults aged≥ 65 years who had ever received a
pneumonia vaccine increased. The percentage increased from 48.0% to 64.8% among …

Background Vaccination is a primary method of reducing the burden of influenza, yet uptake
is neither optimal nor equitable. Single-tier, primary care-oriented health systems may have …

Even though pneumococcal vaccination recommendations have been in existence since
1983, vaccination rates are low in the United States. This study analyzed 5-year trends in …

Objective: Older adults typically experience higher rates of severe disease and mortality
than the general population after contracting an infectious disease. Vaccination is critical for …

BACKGROUND Despite effective vaccines against influenza, pneumococcus and COVID-
19, uptake has been suboptimal. RESEARCH QUESTION While disparities in vaccination by …

Abstract Background The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee
on Immunization Practices recommends pneumococcal vaccination for adults with chronic or …

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 …

Objectives. To investigate local-level adult influenza and pneumococcal vaccination
disparities to inform targeted interventions. Methods. Questions on influenza and …