Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de santé publique
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Can J Public Health · Sep 2003
The association between influenza immunization coverage rates and hospitalization for community-acquired pneumonia in Alberta.
We compared regional coverage rates of influenza vaccination (composition in 1999/00 was A/Sydney-like A/Beijing-like B/Yamanashi-like and in 2000/01 was A/Moscow A/New Caledonia B/Beijing) to the rates, cost, and mortality for community-acquired pneumonia. ⋯ Regional under-utilization of preventive influenza vaccination in Alberta seniors is associated with increased utilization of health services for community-acquired pneumonia.