An evaluation of influenza, pneumococcal and herpes zoster vaccination coverage in Australian aged care residents, 2018 to 2022

CONCLUSIONS: Our study showed local influenza vaccination policies and practices exist and influenza vaccination uptake was consistently high. Pneumococcal and herpes zoster vaccination uptake were lower. Quality improvement strategies that at least determine the status of those residents classified as unknown are required.PMID:37147271 | DOI:10.1016/j.idh.2023.03.005

Source: Herpes - May 5, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Noleen Bennett Brett Morris Michael J Malloy Lyn-Li Lim Eliza Watson Ann Bull Janet Sluggett Leon J Worth NISPAC Advisory Group Source Type: research