Influenza vaccination coverage in elderly people, Campania (Italy), 1999

Euro Surveill. 2001 Feb;6(2):26-30. doi: 10.2807/esm.06.02.00224-en.

Abstract

A study on the coverage of influenza vaccination among elderly people was carried out. Fity-six per cent of those interviewed had been vaccinated (weighted coverage 50%), compared with the target of 75%, but higher rates were reported in those older than 74 years and those with chronic diseases.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Chronic Disease
  • Female
  • Health Care Surveys
  • Humans
  • Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Italy
  • Male
  • Sex Distribution
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data*

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines