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New findings from A. Kempe and co-researchers in the area of immunization described
January 28th, 2009
"Pneumococcal vaccine (PPV) is recommended for adults >= 65 years and those with chronic illness, but there are potential advantages of universal vaccination of adults age 50-64 years. To assess reported (1) recommendations and administration practices of general internists for PPV, (2) barriers to vaccination, and (3) willingness to expand vaccination to all adults >= 50 years," scientists writing in the Journal of General Internal Medicine report. "National survey of general internists representative of the American College of Physicians. Response rate was 74% (N = 326). Although 99% reported giving PPV, less than 20% used a computerized database to...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-01-28)
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