Abstract Background Since 1960, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has
recommended influenza vaccination for adults with certain high-risk conditions because of …

OBJECTIVE: Existing data suggest that influenza vaccination rates among adults in the
United States fall far short of the Healthy People 2010 goals and the updated Healthy …

Introduction During annual influenza epidemics, rates of serious illness and death are
higher among those who have medical conditions, such as pulmonary disease, diabetes, or …

The most effective strategy for preventing influenza is annual vaccination. We analyzed
2005–2011 data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), using Kaplan-Meier …

Background Evidence establishing effectiveness of influenza vaccination for prevention of
severe illness is limited. The US Hospitalized Adult Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Network …

Introduction Influenza is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among adults. The most
effective strategy for preventing influenza is annual vaccination. However, vaccination …

Background Annual influenza vaccination has been recommended for persons with high-
risk conditions since the 1960s. However, few estimates of influenza vaccine effectiveness …

OBJECTIVE: To assess influenza vaccination coverage among recommended adult
populations in the United States. METHODS: Data from the 1989 to 2005 National Health …

Abstract Background According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
approximately 5-20% of people are affected by influenza annually, and influenza causes …

In the United States, annual influenza epidemics typically occur during the late fall through
early spring. During these epidemics, rates of serious illness and death are highest among …