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Adult Immunization 2010 Adult Immunization Strategies Segment. This material is in the public domain This information is valid as of May 25, 2010. Influenza Vaccination Coverage for Adults, 2008. 18- 49 years of age 30% with high risk conditions 50-64 years of age 34%
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Adult Immunization 2010 Adult Immunization Strategies Segment This material is in the public domain This information is valid as of May 25, 2010
Influenza Vaccination Coverage for Adults, 2008 • 18- 49 years of age 30%with high risk conditions • 50-64 years of age 34% • HP 2010 goal 60%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Coverage for Adults, 2008 • 18- 49 years of age 15% with high riskconditions • 50-64 years of age 31% • HP 2010 goal 60%
Vaccination Coverage for Adults 65 Years and Older • Influenza vaccine 67% • Pneumococcal vaccine 61% • HP 2010 goal 90%
One of the most importantreasons adults identify for not receiving a vaccine is the lack ofa provider recommendation for the vaccine.
Interventions to ImproveAdult Vaccination Coverage • Client reminder and recall systems • Provider reminder and recall systems • computer notification • flow sheet or checklist • flagging medical record with sticker or stamp • Assessment and feedback for providers
Interventions to ImproveAdult Vaccination Coverage • Standing orders • allow nonphysician personnel to prescribe or deliver vaccines using a protocol • Reducing out-of-pocket costs for patients • Expanding access • increasing or changing hours when immunization services are offered • “express lane” for immunizations
Interventions to ImproveAdult Vaccination Coverage • Screen for vaccine indications • Recommend the vaccines • Make the vaccines available in the office • Patient reminder and recall • Standing order system
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory DiseasesContact Information • Telephone (800) CDC-INFO • Email nipinfo@cdc.gov • Website http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ • Broadcast Updates and Resources Web Page http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ed/webcasts.htm