Vaccinations in Older Adults

• Autores: Megan Burke, Theresa Rowe
• Localización: Clinics in geriatric medicine, ISSN 0749-0690, Vol. 34, Nº. 1, 2018, págs. 131-143
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Vaccines are important for preventing infections in adults aged ≥65 years. Older adults are at increased risk for complications from vaccine-preventable illnesses due to age-associated changes in immune function and chronic medical comorbidities. Vaccination rates for older adults remain low despite widely accepted practice guidelines. Recommended vaccinations for older adults include (1) influenza; (2) pneumococcal; (3) herpes zoster; (4) tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis; and (5) hepatitis B. Cost influences vaccination rates in older adults.