INFLUENZA VACCINATION IN 65 AND OVER AGE ADULTS IN ANTALYA/TURKEY

Polat H. H., Oncel S., Turhan O., Akcan A., Eravsar K., Yalcin A. N.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF GERIATRICS-TURK GERIATRI DERGISI, cilt.15, sa.4, ss.371-377, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 15 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Dergi Adı: TURKISH JOURNAL OF GERIATRICS-TURK GERIATRI DERGISI
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.371-377
  • Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Introduction: Influenza is a health threat to the elderly as it may lead to serious complications. Studies demonstrated that influenza vaccination is safe and effective in preventing and controlling infection among the elderly. The aim of the study was to determine the vaccination status against influenza in the over 65 year-old age group in Antalya.