Children aren’t the only ones who need vaccines. Older adults and those with chronic health conditions are particularly at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases. Yet immunization coverage levels for U.S. adults are low, leaving many vulnerable to illness, hospitalization, and deaths that could have been prevented. Based on a 2014 survey, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that only 43% of adults ages…
The critical role of nurses in promoting immunization for adults
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