Racial differences in influenza vaccination among older americans 1996–2000: longitudinal analysis of the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and the Asset and Health Dynamics Among the Oldest Old (AHEAD) survey

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Influenza is a common and serious public health problem among the elderly. The influenza vaccine is safe and effective.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The purpose of the study was to determine whether frequencies of re...

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Main Authors: Lee Ann Marie M, Taylor Donald H, Østbye Truls, Greenberg Gary, van Scoyoc Lynn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/3/41