National Coalition for Adult Immunization: activities to increase influenza vaccination levels, 1989-1991.

Older persons and persons with underlying health problems are at increased risk for complications of influenza infection; however, only 30% of persons aged > or = 65 years are vaccinated against influenza each year (1). This report describes initial efforts by the National Coalition for Adult Immunization's (NCAI) Influenza and Pneumonia Action Group (IPAG) to increase influenza vaccination of adults in the United States during 1990-1993, and highlights National Adult Immunization Week, October 25-31, 1992.