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Immunization
Data from University of Washington provide new insights into immunization
January 28th, 2009
In this recent study, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To describe the establishment, implementation, and economic outcomes of a pharmacist-conducted on-site influenza vaccination service in an assisted-living facility (ALF). Retrospective descriptive report." "75-unit senior housing complex in the International District of Seattle, WA, during the 2004 flu season. 58 indigent, multiethnic, older Asian adult patients, of whom 44 were ALF residents and 14 were adult day health (ADH)/independent-dwelling clients. Patient charts were reviewed for contraindications, vaccines were administered, and postvaccination satisfaction surveys were conducted....
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-01-28)
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