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Vaccinations.

D W Bentley1

  • 1Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Buffalo, New York.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
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Most high-risk older adults in the US are unvaccinated against tetanus, influenza, and pneumococcal disease, despite vaccine availability. Improving vaccination requires identifying at-risk individuals and enhancing vaccine delivery and acceptance.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Immunology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Recommended vaccines for older adults include tetanus-diphtheria toxoid, influenza virus vaccines, and pneumococcal vaccine.
  • Despite recommendations, a significant number of high-risk older individuals remain unvaccinated.
  • These unvaccinated individuals face higher risks of tetanus, influenza complications, and pneumococcal disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the low vaccination rates among high-risk older adults.
  • To identify key strategies for improving adult immunization rates.

Main Methods:

  • The study reviews current recommendations and vaccination gaps in the older population.
  • It outlines a multi-faceted approach to increase vaccine uptake.

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Main Results:

  • High-risk older adults exhibit suboptimal vaccination coverage for tetanus, influenza, and pneumococcal disease.
  • Effective, safe, and low-cost vaccines are readily available.

Conclusions:

  • Improving vaccination rates necessitates targeted strategies.
  • Key strategies include identifying at-risk populations, enhancing vaccine delivery systems, increasing vaccine acceptance, and considering mandatory immunization programs.