National Healthcare Quality Report, 2006: Table 1.101a

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Table 1.101a
Percent of pneumonia patients, age 50 years and older, discharged during October-February who were screened for influenza vaccine status and were vaccinated prior to discharge, if indicated, Medicare beneficiaries, United States, 2002 and 2004
		2004		2002
Population group		Percent^a	Standard error	Percent^a	Standard error
Total		43.1	1.5	27.7	1.2
Gender	Male	43.7	0.9	28.5	0.8
Gender	Female	43.2	0.8	27.4	0.7
Race	White	45.3	0.7	28.8	0.6
	Black	29.0	2.1	18.3	1.6
	Hispanic	26.7	3.3	14.0	2.8
	Native American	45.0	4.6	34.6	4.1
	Asian	29.4	5.6	33.0	5.0
Age	Under 65	35.3	1.9	22.6	1.6
	65-74	45.1	1.2	28.5	1.0
	75-84	44.9	1.0	29.2	0.8
	85 and over	42.3	1.2	27.2	1.0

^a Documentation of screening and administration of influenza vaccine for hospital discharge during the months of October-February. Exceptions include previous immunization during this influenza season, patient refusal, and documented allergy/sensitivity to the vaccine or its components.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Program.

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