Annual revaccination against influenza and mortality risk in community-dwelling elderly persons

Authors :: Voordouw, A.C.G.
Sturkenboom, M.C.J.M.
Dieleman, J.P.
Stijnen, Th.
Smith, D.J.
Lei, J. van der
Stricker, Bruno H. Ch.
Source :: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Nov 3, 2004, Vol. 292 Issue 17, p2089, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: An attempt is made to investigate the effect of annual influenza revaccination on mortality in community-dwelling elderly persons. Results of the investigation states that overall, influenza vaccination is estimated to prevent 1death for every 302 vaccinees at a vaccination coverage that varied between 64% and 74%.

Subjects :: Influenza vaccines -- Surveys
Aged -- Health aspects
Aged -- Surveys

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