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Compared to a Single Value

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Adults 65+ with Influenza Vaccination

County: Somerset, MD
Measurement Period: 2021
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This indicator shows the percentage of adults aged 65 and older who received an influenza vaccination in the past year.

Why is this important?

Influenza is a contagious disease caused by the influenza virus. The flu can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications particularly in older people, young children, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions. It can lead to pneumonia and can be dangerous for people with heart or breathing conditions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that in the United States, 5% to 20% of the population on average gets the flu and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized each year. While flu seasons can vary in severity, during most seasons, people 65 years and older bear the greatest burden of severe flu disease and have the highest flu-related mortality. The seasonal influenza vaccine can prevent serious illness and death. The CDC recommends annual vaccinations to prevent the spread of influenza.
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County: Somerset, MD

51.5%
Source: Maryland Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: December 2023
Filter(s) for this location: State: Maryland
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Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 51.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 47.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 41.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (49.8%), Somerset, MD has a value of 51.5% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(49.8%)
Compared to the US Value (68.6%), Somerset, MD has a value of 51.5% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(68.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (51.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (61.7%).
Prior Value
(61.7%)
Over time, the Somerset, MD value is decreasing, not significantly.
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Adults 65+ with Influenza Vaccination

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Measurement Period: 2021
Data Source: Maryland Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Delaware Behavioral Risk Factor Survey
November 21, 2024www.healthydelmarva.org
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44.3%
47.0%
51.5%
73.7%

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Note: Data for this indicator was obtained from multiple sources. Please interpret with caution as methodology may differ.

Filed under: Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Health / Older Adults, Health / Respiratory Diseases, Health Behaviors, Older Adults

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