Cost-Effectiveness of Pneumococcal and Influenza Vaccination Standing Order Programs

摘要

ObjectiveDespite the benefits of vaccination and guidelines for their use, influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates remain below the 90% goal set by Healthy People 2010 for persons aged 65 years and older. Standing order programs (SOPs) authorize vaccination administration without physician orders. Here we examine the cost-effectiveness of SOPs to improve both pneumococcal and influenza vaccination rates in outpatient settings for individuals aged 65 years and older.