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Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am. 2012 Dec;24(4):573-80. doi: 10.1016/j.ccell.2012.07.005. Epub 2012 Aug 21.
A review of influenza: implications for the geriatric population.
Dambaugh LA.
Source
Progressive Pulmonary Care Unit, Rochester General Hospital, Department of Nursing, 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617, USA; St John Fisher College, Wegmans School of Nursing, 3690 East Avenue, Rochester 14618, New York, USA. Electronic address: lori.dambaugh@rochestergeneral.org.
Abstract
The influenza virus is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality each year in the United States, and is a major public health problem. Individuals aged 65 years and older comprise a sizeable population subgroup at high risk of infection and subsequent complications. Although influenza may cause substantial morbidity and mortality across the age spectrum, it becomes particularly problematic for those older than 65. This article presents an overview of influenza, with a focus on how the influenza virus has particular implications for the geriatric population.
Copyright ? 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
PMID:
23089661
[PubMed - in process]
A review of influenza: implications for the geriatric population.
Dambaugh LA.
Source
Progressive Pulmonary Care Unit, Rochester General Hospital, Department of Nursing, 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617, USA; St John Fisher College, Wegmans School of Nursing, 3690 East Avenue, Rochester 14618, New York, USA. Electronic address: lori.dambaugh@rochestergeneral.org.
Abstract
The influenza virus is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality each year in the United States, and is a major public health problem. Individuals aged 65 years and older comprise a sizeable population subgroup at high risk of infection and subsequent complications. Although influenza may cause substantial morbidity and mortality across the age spectrum, it becomes particularly problematic for those older than 65. This article presents an overview of influenza, with a focus on how the influenza virus has particular implications for the geriatric population.
Copyright ? 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
PMID:
23089661
[PubMed - in process]
