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Lorraine Beers1, Marilyn Filter, Marilyn McFarland
1Lorraine Beers is a volunteer FNP at Traverse Health Clinic, Traverse City, Mich. Marilyn Filter is an associate professor at the University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Mich. Marilyn McFarland is a professor at the University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Mich.
Abstract:
The US homeless population is predisposed to serious complications of influenza with increased likelihood of hospitalization and death. This quality improvement project sought to increase influenza vaccination in the homeless population of a rural area in the Midwest and improve provider knowledge of risks and preventive care responsibilities.
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