Is the Influenza Vaccination in the Geriatric Population Needed?
Feb 24, 2016
Is the Influenza Vaccination in the Geriatric Population Needed?
By: Sarah LombardiIs the Influenza Vaccination in the Geriatric Population Needed?1918 Pandemic
Is the Influenza Vaccination Need?
High comorbidities in the geriatric population
Hospitalizations
Availability
Cost
Comorbidities- having 2 or more health conditions simultaneouslyRoughly 22% of the elderly have a respiratory disease
Risk of Pneumonia
Exacerbations of current illnesses
Comorbidities
Pneumonia
Hospitalizations270,000 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
Hospitalization
AvailabilityNursing Homes
Clinics
Pharmacies
Community Centers
Availability
CostAverage cost $6.02 - $30.92
Tax dollars
Comorbidities increase hospitalization costs
Cost
Influenza Virus
Conclusion
