Influenza vaccination: do the aged reap the benefit?
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
An audit of 100 elderly in-patients with appropriate medical conditions revealed that 63% had not been vaccinated this winter. 74% would have accepted vaccination if offered. A general practitioner questionnaire found that 42% relied on elderly patients coming forward and requesting vaccination. Unfortunately, many elderly patients are still missing out on influenza vaccination.
Medical subject headings
- Attitude of Health Personnel
- Influenza Vaccines
- Influenza, Human
- Vaccination