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Influenza immunisation
— is it cost effective for the elderly? | | Author(s) | Steve Allsup |
| Journal title | Geriatric Medicine, vol 36, no 9, September 2006 |
| Pages | pp 19/23 |
| Source | http://www.gerimed.co.uk |
| Keywords | Influenza ; Immunisation ; Cost effectiveness. |
| Annotation | In the UK, annual influenza immunisation is advised for everyone aged 65+. Immunisation can reduce the incidence of infection, and has been show to reduce morbidity and mortality in both institutionalised and non-institutionalised older people. The author explores the pharmacoeconomic evidence base to determine whether vaccinating all people aged 65+ represents a cost-effective strategy. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-061106214 A |
| Classmark | CJM: LLF: WEC |
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