Adults with asthma not getting their flu shots
Monday, June 22, 2009 - 09:56
in Health & Medicine
San Diego, CA, June 22, 2009 -- Because of increased risk of complications from influenza, vaccination of adults and children with asthma is recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The Healthy People 2010 Objectives call for annual influenza vaccination of at least 60% of adults aged 18-64 years with asthma.