Predictors of pneumococcal vaccination among older adults with pneumonia: findings from the Community Acquired Pneumonia Impact Study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The incidence of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) almost triples for older adults aged 65 years or older. In Canada, CAP is a leading cause of hospital admissions and mortality. Although CAP is very prevalent, complications due to...

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Main Authors: Loeb Mark, St Amant Oona, Krueger Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/10/44