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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2021

Improving Adult Vaccination Status in the United States.

R Burciaga Valdez, Korazon S Romero

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

R Burciaga ValdezDepartment of Family & Community Medicine and Economics, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA.
Korazon S RomeroSchool of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Adult immunization practices leave much to be desired. Misinformation has increased mistrust. As a result, Latino and African American populations have low rates of annual flu vaccinations and, during the COVID-19 pandemic, lag behind for COVID-19 vaccination. Historically, healthcare staff have failed to adhere to adult immunization guidelines contributing to patient infections. Healthcare staff, both clinical and non-clinical, must lead by example by making "prevention primary". Most adults may not realize they need immunizations. We recommend the following steps to increase immunization uptake: Make adult immunization a standard of patient care as we do for children. Assess immunization status at every clinical opportunity. Strongly recommend vaccinations needed. Administer needed vaccinations, multiple if warranted. Document vaccines received by your patient. Participate in your state's immunization registry and work with community organizations that can help make adult immunization the norm.

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adult immunizationCOVID-19 immunizationsflu immunizationsinfection controlmultiple injections

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PMID34828459
PMCPMC8620051

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