Is the Influenza Vaccination in the Geriatric Population Needed?

By: Sarah LombardiIs the Influenza Vaccination in the Geriatric Population Needed?1918 Pandemic

Is the Influenza Vaccination Need?

High comorbidities in the geriatric population

Hospitalizations

Availability

Cost

Comorbidities- having 2 or more health conditions simultaneouslyRoughly 22% of the elderly have a respiratory disease

Risk of Pneumonia

Exacerbations of current illnesses

Comorbidities

Pneumonia

Hospitalizations270,000 hospitalizations in 2009

Over 50% of hospitalization in the geriatric population

2009- 90% of deaths from the flu were in the geriatric population

Potential cost of $10,000.00

Hospitalization

AvailabilityNursing Homes

Clinics

Pharmacies

Community Centers

Availability

CostAverage cost $6.02 - $30.92

Tax dollars

Comorbidities increase hospitalization costs

Cost

Influenza Virus

Conclusion