Sensitivity and specificity of patient self-report of influenza and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccinations among elderly outpatients in diverse patient care strata

Volume: 21, Issue: 13, Pages: 1486 - 1491
Published: Mar 28, 2003
Abstract
null null National surveys of adult vaccination indicate moderate self-reported immunization rates in the US, with limited validity data. We compared self-report with medical record abstraction for 820 persons aged ≥66 years from inner-city health centers, Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinics, rural and suburban practices. For influenza vaccine, sensitivity was 98% (95% CI: 96–99%); specificity was 38% (95% CI: 33–43%). For pneumococcal...
Paper Details
Title
Sensitivity and specificity of patient self-report of influenza and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccinations among elderly outpatients in diverse patient care strata
Published Date
Mar 28, 2003
Journal
Volume
21
Issue
13
Pages
1486 - 1491
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