
|Articles|November 1, 2006
Serious effects of influenza preventable in adults
The influenza immunization rate is a closely watched HEDIS measure among plans. Influenza vaccine is about 80% effective in preventing infection in general, although its effectiveness is lower in the elderly. In addition, its effectiveness can vary from year to year, depending on the match between the vaccine and the particular strains of influenza circulating that year.
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