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Influenza Vaccination in Geriatric Population: Necessity and Implications

This article explores the need for influenza vaccination in the geriatric population, considering high comorbidities, hospitalizations, availability, and cost factors. It highlights the risk of pneumonia and exacerbations of current illnesses, emphasizing the substantial hospitalization rates and deaths in this age group. Furthermore, it discusses the availability options in nursing homes, clinics, pharmacies, and community centers, along with the associated costs. Ultimately, the article draws attention to the importance of protecting older adults from the influenza virus.

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Influenza Vaccination in Geriatric Population: Necessity and Implications

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  1. Is the Influenza Vaccination in the Geriatric Population Needed? By: Sarah Lombardi

  2. 1918 Pandemic

  3. Is the Influenza Vaccination Need? • High comorbidities in the geriatric population • Hospitalizations • Availability • Cost

  4. Comorbidities- having 2 or more health conditions simultaneously • Roughly 22% of the elderly have a respiratory disease • Risk of Pneumonia • Exacerbations of current illnesses

  5. Comorbidities

  6. Pneumonia

  7. Hospitalizations • 270,000 hospitalizations in 2009 • Over 50% of hospitalization in the geriatric population • 2009- 90% of deaths from the flu were in the geriatric population • Potential cost of $10,000.00

  8. Hospitalization

  9. Availability • Nursing Homes • Clinics • Pharmacies • Community Centers

  10. Availability

  11. Cost • Average cost $6.02 - $30.92 • Tax dollars • Comorbidities increase hospitalization costs

  12. Cost Influenza Virus

  13. Conclusion

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