title: Seasonal influenza vaccination coverage - United States, 2009-10 and 2010-11.
abstract: Infection with influenza viruses can cause severe morbidity and mortality among all age groups. Children, particularly those aged <5 years, have the highest incidence of infection during epidemic periods; however, the highest rates of influenza-associated hospitalizations and deaths are among the elderly (aged ≥65 years), children aged <2 years, and those of any age with underlying medical conditions. Each year, influenza-related complications are estimated to result in more than 226,000 hospitalizations. During 1976-2006, estimates of influenza-associated deaths in the United States ranged from approximately 3,000 to an estimated 49,000 persons. Annual vaccination is the most effective strategy for preventing influenza virus infection and its complications.
authors.forename: Anne F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: McIntyre
authors.forename: Amparo G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Gonzalez-Feliciano
authors.forename: Leah N
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Bryan
authors.forename: Tammy A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Santibanez
authors.forename: Walter W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: James A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Singleton
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D054625:Healthcare Disparities / Q000208:ethnology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008875:Middle Aged; D044469:Racial Groups / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012621:Seasons; D014481:United States; D014611:Vaccination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines