Vaccines in Long-Term Care Settings: A Narrative Review

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Authors

Emilia Frangos · University Hospital of Geneva

Jane Barratt · International Federation on Ageing

Jean‐Pierre Michel · University of Geneva

Abstract

Vaccination of residents in long-term care facilities against respiratory diseases including influenza, pneumococcal disease, pertussis, and COVID is a simple, inexpensive, and effective means to reduce the burden of infection in this segment of the population.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and Mental Health Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gerontology

Volume 70, Issue 3, pp. 241-247

DOI: 10.1159/000534998

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