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Respiratory Diseases and Disorders

Journal Article
Who Knew? Awareness of Being Recommended for Influenza Vaccination Among US Adults
The CDC recommends annual influenza vaccination for all people aged 6 months and older unless contraindicated, but most US adults don't know that the vaccination recommendation is universal.
Jan 1, 2011
Journal Article
The In Vivo Adherence Intervention for at Risk Adolescents with Asthma: Report of a Randomized Pilot Trial
Low-income and minority adolescents are at high risk for poor asthma outcomes, due in part to adherence.
Jan 1, 2011
Journal Article
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Uptake and Location of Vaccination for 2009-H1n1 and Seasonal Influenza
This article describes findings from a group of experts assembled to help improve the science of patient safety..
Dec 31, 2010
News Release
More Resources Must Be Focused on Understanding Why Many Americans Avoid Flu Vaccine
More research is needed to improve understanding of Americans' reluctance to be vaccinated against the flu to better prepare the nation for a future pandemic flu outbreak.
Nov 24, 2010
Commentary
Flu and Far Between
In a world where viruses travel as fast as jets, it becomes important for governments to share timely information and accelerate the production and delivery of vaccines, writes Melinda Moore.
Sep 21, 2010
Journal Article
Web-based Self-Triage of Influenza-Like Illness During the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic
A RAND team designed a web-based support tool using clinical algorithms to help minimally trained health care workers and laypeople make informed decisions about care-seeking for influenza-like illness.
Sep 1, 2010
Report
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Use by Adults in the U.S. Detailed Survey Data Tables for the 2009-2010 Vaccination Season
This detailed data from a survey of adults age 18 and over of seasonal influenza vaccine uptake informs public health officials and other stakeholders about seasonal influenza vaccination of adults during the 2009-2010 vaccination season.
Jun 16, 2010
Report
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Use by Adults in the U.S. A Snapshot from the End of the 2009-2010 Vaccination Season
This overview of the results of a survey of adults age 18 and over informs public health officials and other stakeholders about seasonal influenza vaccination of adults during the 2009-2010 vaccination season.
Jun 15, 2010
Journal Article
Interim Results: Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent and Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Health-Care Personnel — United States, August 2009-January 2010
Reports estimates of H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccination rates among health care personnel in the United States, August 2009 - January 2010.
Jun 1, 2010
Report
Bridging the Gap: Developing a Tool to Support Local Civilian and Military Disaster Preparedness
This report describes the current policy context for domestic all-hazards risk-informed capabilities-based planning by local military and civilian authorities and provides a framework for a local planning support tool for their use.
Apr 12, 2010
Journal Article
More Resources Must Be Focused on Understanding Why Many Americans Avoid Flu Vaccine
More research is needed to improve understanding of Americans' reluctance to be vaccinated against the flu to better prepare the nation for a future pandemic flu outbreak.
Jan 1, 2010
Journal Article
Interim Results: Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent and Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Health-Care Personnel--United States, August 2009-January 2010
Reports estimates of H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccination rates among health care personnel in the United States, August 2009 - January 2010.
Jan 1, 2010
Journal Article
Perceived Seriousness of Seasonal and A(H1N1) Influenzas, Attitudes Toward Vaccination, and Vaccine Uptake Among U.S. Adults: Does the Source of Information Matter?
Information campaigns made more adults concerned about a pandemic, but didn't reassure them sufficiently about H1N1 vaccine safety and effectiveness that they got the vaccine.
Jan 1, 2010
Journal Article
The Scope and Targeting of Influenza Vaccination Reminders Among US Adults: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Survey
We analyzed data from a nationally representative survey of US adults 18 years and older fielded by Knowledge Networks (Menlo Park, California) between March 4 and April 7, 2009.
Jan 1, 2010
Journal Article
Anti-inflammatory Medication Adherence and Cost and Utilization of Asthma Care in a Commercially Insured Population
Increased use of leukotriene inhibitors reduces ED visits for asthma but not enough to offset the drug costs, except for high-risk patients.
Jan 1, 2010
Journal Article
Emergency Department Chief Complaint and Diagnosis Data to Detect Influenza-Like Illness with an Electronic Medical Record
Compared with detection based on the presenting patient's chief complaint, data from an emergency room diagnosis can provide valuable information about influenza-like illness despite a potential delay in detection.
Jan 1, 2010
Journal Article
Healthy Young and Middle Age Adults: What Will It Take to Vaccinate Them for Influenza?
Starting in 2010, healthy adults age 19-49 will be recommended for annual influenza vaccination. Boosting rates of vaccination in this population will require new and untraditional strategies aimed at encouraging first-time vaccination.
Dec 31, 2009
News Release
American Adults Receiving Seasonal Flu Vaccine This Year at About the Same Rate as in 2008
American adults are not being vaccinated against the seasonal flu any more often than they were last year, despite increased public discussion of the importance of influenza vaccines resulting from the worldwide outbreak of the H1N1 virus.
Dec 9, 2009
Report
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Use by Adults in the U.S. Detailed Survey Tables, Mid-November 2009
This detailed data from a survey of adults age 18 and over on their uptake of the seasonal influenza vaccine will inform public health officials and other stakeholders on progress toward vaccinating adults prior to the end of the vaccination season.
Dec 7, 2009
Report
American Adults Receiving Seasonal Flu Vaccine This Year at About the Same Rate as in 2008
American adults are not being vaccinated against the seasonal flu any more often than they were last year, despite increased public discussion of the importance of influenza vaccines resulting from the worldwide outbreak of the H1N1 virus.
Dec 7, 2009

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