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Senior citizens get first shots during shortage.(Clinical Rounds)

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| September 01, 2005 | Splete, Heidi | COPYRIGHT 2005 International Medical News Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

In the event of an influenza vaccine shortage during the 2005-2006 season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised physicians to prioritize people age 65 years and older with co-morbid conditions if their local vaccine supplies are extremely limited.

A three-tiered chart, developed by the CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, stratifies priority groups based on the likelihood of flu-related deaths and hospitalizations (MMWR 2005;54:749-50).

If a vaccine shortage occurs, but local supplies are not extremely limited, all people who are in the first tier should be given equal priority for the vaccine. The first ...

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