Vaccination in older people.
Vaccinating older people remains a priority in the specialty of public health. However, medical practitioners, pharmacists, carers and family members and the media need to make a special effort to inform and educate older people of the need to protect themselves against certain diseases, such as influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia and tetanus. These conditions pose particular health risks to older people in terms of the high risk of developing serious complications.
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Bolton Health Authority, Bolton. dianasteimle@efpia.org
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Van Damme
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D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004351:Drug Resistance; D005060:Europe; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006292:Health Priorities; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011634:Public Health; D006113:United Kingdom; D014611:Vaccination / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*