Objective To describe the epidemiologic features of an outbreak of influenza A that occurred
in a skilled nursing home although over 90 percent of the resident population had previously …

Background Influenza-related morbidity and mortality have been extensively studied with
hospital and reimbursement data. However, little is known about the effectiveness of the …

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 …

Abstract Participants in a Nashville Davidson County survey were queried regarding
influenza vaccination, with the goal of developing strategies to improve vaccination …

Objectives: To examine the correlates of repeat influenza vaccination and determine
whether there are age‐group (50–64,≥ 65) differences in decision‐making behavior …

Highlights•Nursing homes are not meeting national resident influenza vaccination goals of≥
90%.•Staff vaccination polices were not associated with resident vaccination …

Objective:** To qualitatively explore community perceptions among elderly African
Americans about what makes it easy or difficult to get vaccinated for influenza*.*** Sample …

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

Background Influenza vaccination is recommended for those at increased risk of influenza
complications and their household contacts to help reduce influenza exposure. Adults who …

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 …