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November 2, 2007 Dear CEO of Facilities regarding Immunization of older Patients gainst Flue and Pne

November 2, 2007 Dear CEO of Facilities regarding Immunization of older Patients gainst Flue and Pne-2025

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The document is a letter from the New York State Department of Health outlining new legal requirements for hospitals to immunize inpatients aged 65 and older against influenza and pneumococcal disease. Effective October 24, 2006, hospitals must adopt an immunization policy that includes screening patients for vaccination eligibility, offering vaccinations during admission or before discharge, and documenting patient consent and vaccination details. The letter emphasizes the importance of following CDC guidelines and provides protocols for implementing non-patient specific standing orders for vaccinations.

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Should elderly get a flu shot?

Flu vaccination is especially important for people 65 years and older because they are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications. While flu seasons vary in severity, during most seasons, people 65 years and older bear the greatest burden of severe flu disease.

What are valid reasons to decline the flu shot?

6 reasons patients avoid flu vaccination Im healthy, so I dont need a flu vaccine. The flu vaccine isnt safe and can give me the flu. It is better to get sick with the flu. Ill wait until flu hits my area. I hate getting injections. I was vaccinated last year.

Are flu shots recommended for seniors?

For adults 65 years and older, there are 3 flu vaccines that are preferentially recommended. These are Fluzone High-Dose inactivated flu vaccine, Flublok recombinant flu vaccine, and Fluad adjuvanted inactivated flu vaccine.

What are the CDC recommendations for flu shots for the elderly?

For people younger than 65 years, CDC does not recommend any one flu vaccine over another. For adults 65 years and older, there are 3 flu vaccines that are preferentially recommended. These are Fluzone High-Dose inactivated flu vaccine, Flublok recombinant flu vaccine, and Fluad adjuvanted inactivated flu vaccine.

Should grandparents get the RSV vaccine?

CDC recommends an RSV vaccine for all adults ages 75 years and older and for adults ages 6074 years who are at increased risk of severe RSV. Conditions that increase your risk for severe illness include: Chronic heart or lung disease.

Should grandparents get a flu shot?

Getting an annual flu vaccine protects you from complications of the virus. In recent years, 7090% of flu-related deaths have occurred in people over age 65. In addition to protecting you, the vaccine helps protect your grandchildren from the flu, which can be dangerous for them, too.

Are there more side effects with the senior flu shot?

What are the side effects of flu shots for older adults? The side effects of flu shots for older adults are similar to those seen with other flu vaccines. But for Fluzone High-Dose and Fluad, side effects may happen more often compared to standard-dose vaccines. Flu shot side effects are generally mild.

Why are parents against vaccinations?

These reasons vary widely between parents, but they can be encompassed in 4 overarching categories. The 4 categories are religious reasons, personal beliefs or philosophical reasons, safety concerns, and a desire for more information from healthcare providers.

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