Clinical practice and public policy for influenza and pneumococcal vaccination of the elderly. |
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| Authors: | D S Fedson |
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| Institution: | Department of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville. |
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| Abstract: | Influenza and pneumococcal vaccines are safe, effective, and cost-effective, but they are not used widely. Organized programs for vaccine delivery can lead to substantial improvements in vaccination rates for the elderly. Adequate reimbursement by Medicare and other third-party payers needs to be supplemented by educational programs to promote influenza and pneumococcal vaccines if the opportunity vaccination presents to improve the health and well-being of elderly persons is to be fully realized. |
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