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Vaccinations in the elderly
Publication details
Joanna Devlin BA, BM, BCh (Oxon), Michael Vassallo MD, FRCP (Lond), FRCP (Edin), DGM, MPhil, PhD (Soton)
Foundation Years Journal, volume 3, issue 9, p.12 (123Doc Education, London, November 2010)
Abstract
This case report reviews the role of vaccination in protecting the elderly, who are at particular risk from infections including influenza and pneumonia and their associated complications. The availability, indication and context of appropriate vaccination are discussed.
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Authors
Joanna Devlin BA, BM, BCh (Oxon)
Foundation Year 2 Doctor, Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Michael Vassallo MD, FRCP (Lond), FRCP (Edin), DGM, MPhil, PhD (Soton)
Consultant Physician and Foundation Programme Director
in Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in Southampton University.
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