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Achievable influenza immunization rates in the elderly.

J Buffington1, F M LaForce

  • 1Department of Medicine, Genesee Hospital, Rochester, NY 14607.

New York State Journal of Medicine
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Achieving high influenza immunization rates is possible in internal medicine practices. Vigorous promotion and considering external vaccinations can reach 86.1% of eligible patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Influenza vaccination is crucial for older adults.
  • Previous immunization rates in similar settings are often suboptimal.
  • Understanding barriers and facilitators to vaccination is essential for improving uptake.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the maximal achievable influenza immunization rate in a large internal medicine practice.
  • To assess patient willingness to receive influenza vaccination.
  • To identify factors influencing vaccination decisions among elderly patients.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of influenza immunization data for patients over 65 years of age.
  • Distribution of questionnaires to patients who refused vaccination and to a matched control group.
  • Analysis of vaccination data including in-office and public clinic immunizations.

Main Results:

  • 64% of the target population (1,230 patients over 65) were immunized in the office.
  • Of those who refused, 53% indicated potential willingness to be vaccinated.
  • Including those vaccinated elsewhere or potentially willing, the maximal achievable rate was 86.1%.

Conclusions:

  • High influenza immunization rates are achievable in internal medicine practices through active promotion.
  • A significant proportion of initially hesitant patients may be persuaded to accept vaccination.
  • The maximal achievable rate, considering various vaccination sources, provides a benchmark for public health efforts.

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