The percentage of adults 18 years of age and older who self-report receiving an influenza vaccine within the measurement period. This measure is collected via the CAHPS 5.0H adults survey for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial populations. It is reported as two separate rates stratified by age: 18-64 and 65 years of age and older.
Measure Specs
General Information
Numerator
This measure is reported as two rates:
Flu Vaccination for Adults age 18-64 – Respondents to the Medicaid or commercial CAHPS survey who report having received an influenza vaccination since July of the previous year.
Flu Vaccination for Adults age 65+ - Respondents to the Medicare CAHPS survey who report having received an influenza vaccination since July of the previous year.
Denominator
Flu Vaccinations for Adults Ages 18-64 – Medicaid and Commercial CAHPS respondents age 18-64
Flu Vaccination for Adults Age 65 and Older – Medicare CAHPS respondents age 65 and older.
Exclusions
N/A
Measure Record
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