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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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20 |
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80 |
100 |
*Represents the top 10% of scores for this indicator nationally.
RMC Current data during: Aug 2007 - July 2008
RMC Last Reported data during: Dec 2006 - Feb 2007
Kentucky, National and Top Hospital data during: Dec 2006 - Feb 2007
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 Dec 2006 - Feb 2007. Regional Medical Center Current Data represents data from Aug 2007 - July 2008.
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