Diabetes mellitus imposes a significant and increasing burden on society, with major
consequences for human health, welfare and the economy worldwide. Persons with …

Abstract Problem/Condition: Adults are at risk for illness, hospitalization, disability and, in
some cases, death from vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly influenza and …

Introduction: Extending the benefits of vaccination against infectious diseases from
childhood throughout the entire life-span is becoming an increasingly urgent priority in view …

Background Diseases of immune dysregulation are associated with an increased risk of viral
infections, some of which may be preventable. To date, there are very limited data on the …

Background Influenza vaccination has been recommended for all persons aged≥ 6 months
since 2010. Methods Data from the 2016 National Internet Flu Survey were analyzed to …

Background Adults with chronic conditions are at much greater risk of influenza-related
morbidity and mortality, yet flu vaccine uptake remains suboptimal. Research focused on the …

Objective The study objective is to analyze influenza vaccination status by demographic
factors, perceived vaccine efficacy, social influence, herd immunity, vaccine cost, health …

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) presents the recommended
Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older for 2016. This schedule has been …

Background The role of vaccine hesitancy on influenza vaccination is not clearly
understood. Low influenza vaccination coverage in US adults suggests that a multitude of …

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