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Immunization
Studies from D. Shenson et al have provided new data on immunization
July 9th, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "Population-based rates for the delivery of adult vaccinations or screenings are typically tracked as individual services. The current approach is useful in monitoring progress toward national health goals but does not yield information regarding how many U.S. adults receive a combination of preventive services routinely recommended based on a person's age and gender." "A composite measure is important for policymaking, for developing public health interventions, and for monitoring the quality of clinical care. During the period under study, influenza vaccination was newly recommended (2000) to be routinely delivered to...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-07-09)
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