Comparative Analysis of Two Vaccination Delivery Models for Influenza, COVID-19, and Pneumococcal Vaccines in Hospitalized Older Adults - Takeaways - MDSpire

Comparative Analysis of Two Vaccination Delivery Models for Influenza, COVID-19, and Pneumococcal Vaccines in Hospitalized Older Adults

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  • Maria Lean

  • Garth Lean

  • Jeffrey J. Post

  • March 2, 2026

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    Older adults are at high risk for severe outcomes from respiratory infections, making vaccination a crucial public health intervention.

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    Vaccination uptake among older adults in Australia is suboptimal, with only 61.1% receiving the influenza vaccine as of 2024.

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    This study evaluated two models of opportunistic vaccination for older adults in a tertiary hospital to improve vaccine uptake.

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    Stage 1 involved medical officers vaccinating patients with academic support, while Stage 2 introduced a dedicated vaccine prescriber.

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    The evaluation aimed to identify effective strategies to increase vaccination rates among hospitalized older adults.

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Comparative Analysis of Two Vaccination Delivery Models for Influenza, COVID-19, and Pneumococcal Vaccines in Hospitalized Older Adults

  • by Maria Lean, Garth Lean, Jeffrey J. Post

  • March 2, 2026

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