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pneumonia patients given influenza vaccination |
| RMC Current |
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| RMC Last Reported |
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| Kentucky |
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| National |
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| Top Scores* |
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0 |
20 |
40 |
60 |
80 |
100 |
*Represents the top 10% of scores for this indicator nationally.
RMC Current data during: feb 2009 - jan 2010
RMC Last Reported data during: oct 2007 - mar 2008
Kentucky, National and Top Hospital data during: oct 2007 - mar 2008
Why is this important?
Influenza vaccination may be indicated during certain times of the year because it is highly effective in preventing influenza-related pneumonia and death.
Information about Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. As the lungs fill with fluid, oxygen has more and more trouble reaching your blood and a whole series of events may occur that can eventually kill.
Pneumonia is caused by a viral or bacterial infection that fills your lungs with mucus. This lowers the oxygen level in your blood. Symptoms of pneumonia can include the following:
- Difficulty breathing
- "Wet" cough. Your mucus may look green or bloody.
- Chest pain
- Fever and chills
- Fatigue
This information comes from the quality data submitted by hospitals to Medicare’s Clinical Data Warehouse for inpatient discharges during the time period oct 2007 - mar 2008. Regional Medical Center Current Data represents data from feb 2009 - jan 2010.
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