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Influenza
Recent findings in influenza described by G.D. Berg and colleagues
January 14th, 2009
In this recently published article, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To study the medical service utilization changes and return on investment from a health plan's direct mailings that either encourage members to receive influenza vaccinations or encouraged members to call a nurse advice service. Randomized controlled trial with 2 intervention groups and 1 control group consisting of all members over age 65 years who were enrolled in 5 states in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Government-wide Service Benefit Plan." "Sample size was 134,791 individuals. Administrative claims-based influenza, pneumonia, heart failure, and respiratory inpatient bed days,...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-01-14)
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