Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Publication Details

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Title:

Influenza Immunization Rates for Selected at Risk Populations among the U.S. Adult Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2006

Product type:

Statistical Brief 226

MEPS component:

Household Component

Publication date:

December 5, 2008

Description:

This Statistical Brief presents estimates based on the Household Component of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS-HC) on influenza immunization rates among the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population. This Brief examines the receipt of annual flu shots for two sub-populations of the population at high risk for contracting the flu: persons with selected chronic conditions and persons over 50 years of age.

Author(s):

Anita Soni, PhD

Agency:

Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Source:

Web only

MEPS Topics:

Medical Conditions, Preventive Care, Priority Conditions -- Heart Conditions

PDF link:

data_files/publications/st226/stat226.pdf (101 KB)

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data_files/publications/st226/stat226.shtml