Vaccination Coverage Estimates from the National Health Interview Survey: United States, 2008

摘要

Although vaccinations are responsible for reducing morbidity and mortality from several diseases, vaccination uptake among certain population subgroups remains low, and national health objectives have not been met. Despite 2010 influenza and pneumococcal vaccination objectives of 90% for adults aged 65 years and over and 60% for younger high-risk adults, only 66% and 35% of these groups, respectively, received an influenza vaccination during the 2006-2007 vaccination period (primarily September-February). Similarly, only 60% of adults aged 65 years and over have ever received a pneumococcal vaccination, and levels vary considerably by race/ethnicity. The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) historically includes several questions on receipt of well-established vaccinations and recently added questions on newly licensed vaccines. This Health E-Stat provides information on vaccination coverage for influenza, pneumococcal disease, tetanus (including pertussis), shingles, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and human papillomavirus (HPV) by selected characteristics (age, vaccination target group status, and race/ethnicity) in Tables 1 and 2. Findings about coverage of new vaccines are highlighted here.