People over 65 and young people aged 0-19 should be prioritised for influenza vaccination after high risk groups during times of limited vaccine supply, a study published in PLoS Computational Biology has recommended.1 Using computer modelling, researchers created a "synthetic population" in the US...
While the Australian Government covers the cost of a flu vaccine for over-65s and others deemed to be at greatest risk, annual vaccination is recommended for all Australians. If you are under 65 years, check your private health insurance policy for coverage of flu vaccine costs. With the flu...
Reports the recognition of the aged as the target for flu vaccination in England. Efforts to encourage vaccination on younger patients with chronic diseases; Goals of the vaccination moves; Use of television advertisement for the promotion of the vaccination campaign for the aged.Ward...
In the UK the seasonal flu vaccination is recommended for everyone over 65 years of age and other at-risk groups, such as those with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Take-up of the vaccine across England is lower than national targets at 74% for over-65s in 2011/12 and around 52% for...
When vaccine supply is limited, vaccination efforts should focus on delivering vaccination to the following people since these populations have a higher risk for H1N1 and some other viral infections according to the CDC: All children 6 months to 4 years (59 months) of age All people 50 years ...
After completion of vaccination for the season 2011/2012, it has been ob- served that persons over 65 years of age account for the highest proportion of immunized individuals [10]. Surveys of older adults' knowledge relative to flu immunization have highlighted its relevance in the im- ...
I agree. I don’t think they realize how their decision not to get a vaccination could impact others. Even if they “never get sick” others do. It really takes a village to keep all of us healthy. Thank you for your comment! circadianreflections says: October 4, 2018 at 8:33 am ...
Protection was consistent for 91 to 180 days after vaccination for 60% of the participants (range, 41% - 72%), reported lead investigator of one of the studies, Jennifer Radin, PhD, from the US Naval Health Research Center in San Diego. ...
Experts reiterated patients should turn to their health care provider to learn about the benefits and potential risks of vaccination. Older adults choosing to get both the flu and COVID shot at the same time for convenience or in two separate visits are both reasonable de...
Benefits of Flu Vaccination A 2021 study found that adults who had received the flu vaccine and were hospitalized for flu were 26% less likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) than those who hadn't received the flu vaccine. The same study reported that people who were vaccin...