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CMS147v8 - Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Rationale:

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization. Influenza vaccination is the most effective protection against influenza virus infection (CDC, 2016). Influenza may lead to serious complications including hospitalization or death (CDC, 2016). Influenza vaccine is recommended for all persons aged >=6 months who do not have contraindications to vaccination. However, data indicate that less than half of all eligible individuals receive an influenza vaccination (CDC, 2015). This measure promotes annual influenza vaccination for all persons aged >= 6 months.