WHAT CAN THE ELDERLY DO TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM THE FLU IN ADDITION TO GETTING A FLU VACCINATION?

In their article “Racial/Ethnic Differences in Influenza Vaccination Coverage,” Egede and Zheng highlighted the fact that, even though flu vaccine use has improved over time, racial/ethnic inequalities continue to persist. Blacks are less likely than Whites to be vaccinated, particularly in the age group 65 years and older.1 Furthermore, the authors emphasized greater patient–provider communication to improve vaccination rates among Black...