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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Adults 65+ Immunized for Influenza
County: Clark
Measurement Period: 2015
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This indicator shows the percentage of adults aged 65 years and over who have had a seasonal flu shot or spray within the past year.
Why is this important?
Influenza is a contagious disease caused by the influenza virus. It can lead to pneumonia and can be dangerous for people with heart or breathing conditions. Infection with influenza can cause high fever, diarrhea and seizures in children. It is estimated that 226,000 people are hospitalized each year due to influenza and 36,000 die - mostly the elderly. The seasonal influenza vaccine can prevent serious illness and death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual vaccinations to prevent the spread of influenza.
55.7%
Source:
Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System
Measurement period: 2015
Maintained by: Southern Nevada Health District
Last update: September 2016
Measurement period: 2015
Maintained by: Southern Nevada Health District
Last update: September 2016
Compared to
Technical note: Effective with data year 2011, the BRFSS data collection, structure and weighting methodology changed to allow data to be collected by cell phones, in addition to landline telephones.
Graph Selections
No significant difference with the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
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Data Source
- Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System
Maintained By: Southern Nevada Health District
Filed under: Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Older Adults