Trends in Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Among US Nursing Home Residents, 2006-2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Institutionalized adults are at increased risk of morbidity and mortality from influenza and pneumococcal infection. Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination have been shown to be effective in reducing hospitalization and deaths due to pneumonia and influenza in this population.

Objective

To assess trends in influenza vaccination coverage among US nursing home residents from the 2005-2006 through 2014-2015 influenza seasons and trends in pneumococcal vaccination coverage from 2006 to 2014 among US nursing home residents, by state and demographic characteristics.

Methods

Data were analyzed from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS's) Minimum Data Set (MDS). Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination status were assessed for all residents of CMS-cer

SUBMITTER: Black CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5751715 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature