How complete is influenza immunization coverage? a study in 75 nursing and residential homes for elderly people

Evans, Meirion Rhys ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3578-1866 and Wilkinson, E. J. 1995. How complete is influenza immunization coverage? a study in 75 nursing and residential homes for elderly people. British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) 45 (397) , pp. 419-421.

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Abstract

Elderly people in residential accommodation are particularly susceptible to outbreaks of influenza. Up to 70% of residents can become ill and many will develop complications or die. Immunization can prevent such outbreaks and is cost-effective.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Medicine
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Family Practice/statistics & numerical data, Female, Great Britain, Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data, Housing for the Elderly/statistics & numerical data, Humans, Immunization/statistics & numerical data, Influenza Vaccines/administration & dosage, Influenza, Human/prevention & control, Male, Middle Aged, Nursing Homes/statistics & numerical data, Questionnaires.
Publisher:	Royal College of General Practitioners
ISSN:	0960-1643
Last Modified:	27 Oct 2022 09:59
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/68416

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