Very good/good 85 (54.8) 63 (74.1) 1 NS Poor/very poor 10 (6.5) 8 (80.0) 1.40 (0.28 e7. 09)
No opinion 60 (38.7) 32 (53.3) 0.40 (0.20 e0. 81) Whether worried about contracting …

Aim. This study aimed to identify the influenza vaccination rate among community‐dwelling
older Chinese people in Hong Kong general outpatient clinics and to identify the factors …

Background. Response to influenza (flu) vaccine declines with age, reducing clinical
effectiveness. Our primary objective was to determine whether a more immunogenic …

Objective To examine the clinical efficacy of the trivalent seasonal influenza vaccination
among Chinese older adults residing in a nursing home. Design A 12-month prospective …

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the use of influenza vaccine in nursing homes and its
effectiveness in reducing the likelihood of influenza‐like illness. DESIGN: A retrospective …

Background Older adults with major chronic illnesses are very susceptible to influenza and
its serious complications, but many do not obtain vaccinations. Little is known about factors …

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

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of staff influenza vaccination on all‐cause mortality in
nursing home residents. DESIGN: Pair‐matched cluster‐randomized trial. SETTING: Forty …

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. The effect of influenza vaccination on the occurrence and severity of influenza
virus infection in a population residing in nursing homes was studied through a program by …