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 |
Percenta |
Standard error |
Percenta |
Standard error |
Total |
43.1 |
1.5 |
27.7 |
1.2 |
Gender |
Male |
43.7 |
0.9 |
28.5 |
0.8 |
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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