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 The flu shot - a major troublemaker for the flu
Influenza vaccination is the primary method for preventing influenza and related complications. Adults and children older than six months with asthma are among the primary candidates for annual influenza vaccinations. Vaccination of people with asthma could substantially reduce influenza-associated sickness and death among persons with asthma. It is estimated that vaccinating all children who have asthma may prevent 59-78% of asthma hospitalizations and emergency room visits during flu season.4
The American Lung Association (ALA) estimated that a typical hospitalization due to asthma costs $4,058 in children and $9,625 in adults (1999 national data).5
If every child and adult with asthma received a flu vaccination, then approximately $363 million (adults) and $398 million (children) would be saved. |
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