Spokane Counts 2011 - Flu Shot (Adult)

Flu Shot (Adult)

Infectious Disease

Indicator: Flu Shot (Adults)

Definition: Percent of adults who received a flu immunization in the last 12 months.

Why is this important: Influenza, or the flu, is a viral illness that causes respiratory symptoms. Flu symptoms range from mild to severe, and can lead to death. In Spokane County in 2009, flu and pneumonia were the tenth leading cause of death. The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each year, wash your hands, and cover your cough.

Where are we: In 2009 in Spokane County, 36% of adults reported receiving a flu shot in the last year. The proportion of adults getting a flu shot significantly increased from 2005 to 2009. Spokane County had a proportion of adults with a flu shot similar to that of Washington State.

Health Disparities:

Among adults in Spokane County in 2009:

Receiving a flu shot increased as age increased.
Females were more likely to have received a flu shot than males.

There was no difference in having a flu shot by race, education level, or income.

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	Data Source	BRFSS, 2009

Geography	Spokane County	36.2% (32.7-39.8)
	WA	39.6% (38.6-40.6)

	Trend	05-09 Increase

Age	Adults
	18-34 yrs	20.4% (13.7-29.3)
	35-44 yrs	24.1% (17.7-31.9)
	45-64 yrs	42.1% (37.6-46.8)
	65+ yrs	67.3% (61.9-72.3)

Sex	Male	31.3% (26.3-36.8)
	Female	41.2% (36.7-45.9)

Race		2008, 2009
	White	35.4% (33.0-37.9)
	Non-White	50.7% (34.9-66.4)

Education	< High school	24.2% (12.6-41.4)
	High school	35.7% (28.4-43.8)
	Some college	34.5% (29.1-40.4)
	College graduate	40.4% (34.8-46.3)

Income	<$25,000	30.9% (23.1-40.0)
	$25,000-$49,999	39.2% (33.2-45.4)
	$50,000+	37.9% (32.7-43.4)

Data Source: Washington State Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, supported in part by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Cooperative Agreements U58/CCU022819-2 (2005), U58/CCU022819-3 (2006), U58/CCU022819-4 (2007), U58/CCU022819-5 (2008), U58/CCU022819-6 (2009). Calculations and presentation of data by Spokane Regional Health District, Community Health Assessment.

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