Vaccine distribution programs have historically targeted individuals at high risk of
complications due to influenza. Despite recommendations from the Advisory Committee on …

Objective. We compared estimates of childhood influenza vaccination coverage by health
status, age, and racial/ethnic group across eight consecutive influenza seasons (2004 …

Introduction Influenza vaccination can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease
(CVD) in the US. However, differences in state-level trends in CVD and sociodemographic …

Context The goal of influenza vaccination programs is to reduce influenza-associated
disease outcomes. Therefore, estimating the reduced burden of influenza as a result of …

This article deals with a study conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention on state-specific vaccination coverage among adults during the 2003-2004 and …

ContextSubstantial racial disparities exist in use of some health services. Whether managed
care could reduce racial disparities in the use of preventive services is not known …

BACKGROUND: Influenza vaccination coverage remains unacceptably low among persons
aged≥ 65 years and younger high-risk adults. This study assessed locations at which US …

Vaccination of persons at risk for complications from influenza and pneumococcal disease is
a key public health strategy for preventing associated morbidity and mortality in the United …

Objective The objective was to compare estimates of childhood influenza vaccination across
7 consecutive influenza seasons based on 2 survey systems. Methods We analyzed data …

Background Vaccination is the best way to prevent influenza; however, greater benefits
could be achieved. To help guide research and policy agendas, we aimed to quantify the …