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Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults (PNU)

CBE ID
0043
1.4 Project
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who ever received a pneumococcal vaccination.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          The number of patients in the denominator who responded “Yes” to the question “Have you ever had a pneumonia shot? This shot is usually given only once or twice in the person’s lifetime and is different from the flu shot. It is also called the pneumococcal vaccine.”

        • 1.15 Denominator

          CAHPS respondents age 65 or older as of the last day of the measurement year who responded “Yes” or “No” to the question “Have you ever had a pneumonia shot? This shot is usually given only once or twice in a person’s lifetime and is different from the flu shot. It is also called the pneumococcal vaccine.”

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Health and Well Being Project 2015-2017
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date
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