These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


Pubmed for Handhelds

PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed

  • Title: Clinical practice and public policy for influenza and pneumococcal vaccination of the elderly.
    Author: Fedson DS.
    Journal: Clin Geriatr Med; 1992 Feb; 8(1):183-99. PubMed ID: 1576575.
    Abstract:
    Influenza and pneumococcal vaccines are safe, effective, and cost-effective, but they are not used widely. Organized programs for vaccine delivery can lead to substantial improvements in vaccination rates for the elderly. Adequate reimbursement by Medicare and other third-party payers needs to be supplemented by educational programs to promote influenza and pneumococcal vaccines if the opportunity vaccination presents to improve the health and well-being of elderly persons is to be fully realized.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]