Despite high toll of disease, pneumococcal vaccination rates remain alarmingly inadequate.
Despite a high incidence of illness and deaths each year, many providers still fall woefully short in pneumococcal and influenza vaccination rates--particularly among the elderly. One program focusing on immunization in the inpatient setting is have outstanding success. Here are the details, along with several charts and tools to get you started.
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