Influenza, pneumonia, tetanus: how effective is vaccination?
The rationale for immunizing older adults with influenza, pneumococcal, and tetanus-diphtheria vaccines is derived largely from epidemiological data indicating a heightened susceptibility to these illnesses within this population. The authors provide supportive information relevant to the routine use of these vaccines in adults aged 65 or older.
D000368:Aged; D000547:Amantadine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000917:Antibody Formation; D001428:Bacterial Vaccines / Q000276:immunology; D004165:Diphtheria / Q000517:prevention & control; D004168:Diphtheria Toxoid; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000517:prevention & control; D011008:Pneumococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D013742:Tetanus / Q000517:prevention & control; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid
D001428:Bacterial Vaccines; D004168:Diphtheria Toxoid; D007252:Influenza Vaccines; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid; D000547:Amantadine