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October 18, 2002

U.S. IMMUNIZATION NEWS

"Pneumococcal Vaccination: Analysis of Opportunities in an Inner-City Hospital" Archives of Internal Medicine (archinte.ama-assn.org) (09/23/02) Vol. 162, No. 17,; Husain, Shahid; Slobodkin, David; Weinstein, Robert A.

Adults at risk of developing pneumococcal disease have less than optimal rates of vaccination for the illnesses.  A recent study looked at the potential coverage and costs of inoculating people at inner-city inpatient medicine wards (IMWs), general medicine clinics (GMCs), and emergency departments (EDs).  Vaccine coverage was highest in the ED group, with GMCs having the lowest rate.  The best cost-benefit ratio was observed for IMWs, with EDs and GMCs having about the same lower rate.  The researchers conclude that further evaluation of the ED initiative should be undertaken.

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