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

Background Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged≥ 6 months.
The objective of this study was to assess trends in racial/ethnic disparities in influenza …

OBJECTIVES: To examine whether access to care factors account for racial/ethnic
disparities in influenza vaccination among elderly adults in the United States. DESIGN …

INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE: Influenza and pneumonia remain serious health
concerns for long-term care (LTC) residents. Vaccination of LTC residents and health care …

Background Since 2009, pharmacists in all 50 states in the US have been authorized to
administer vaccinations. Objectives This study examined racial and ethnic disparities in the …

Background National and state surveys show large disparities in pneumococcal vaccination
status among Whites, Blacks and Latinos aged≥ 65. The purpose of this study is to …

Background. We estimate proportions and numbers of elderly (> 65 years old) not
vaccinated for pneumococcus in 1998 and 2001 by ethnic group, socioeconomic status …

The specific study goal was to identify predictors of influenza and pneumonia immunizations
in rural adults 18 to 64 years of age in Appalachia. The survey data used were collected …

Objectives. In a population of seniors served by urban primary care centers, we evaluated
the effect of the practice-based intervention on influenza immunization rates and disparities …

Background: Since 1995, 14 states have passed laws encouraging or mandating influenza
vaccination for hospital workers. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …