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Vaccination in the elderly

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posted on 2023-05-21, 20:46 authored by Gregory PetersonGregory Peterson
The morbidity and mortality of vaccine- preventable diseases among older adults are high. Infectious diseases, particularly influenza and pneumonia, are the fifth leading cause of death among older adults. Immunisation is one of the most effective means of preventing disability and death from infectious diseases.

History

Publication title

Australian Pharmacist

Volume

29

Issue

9

Pagination

758-760

ISSN

0728-4632

Department/School

School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Publisher

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

Place of publication

ACT Australia

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Copyright 2010 Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Clinical health not elsewhere classified

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    University Of Tasmania

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    Keywords

    Elderlymorbiditymortalityvaccinepreventablediseasesinfectiousinfluenzapneumonia

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