1. Beth Anne Kelley AU/AUM

2.  Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses  People over the age of 65 have greater risks of serious flu complications ◦ 226,000 hospitalizations ◦ 49,000 deaths ◦ 90% occur in older adults  Education, Education, Education

3.  Adams Family Practice- Montgomery, AL  Population: Older adults 65+  Not enough education provided about flu vaccine when offered

4. The flu vaccine is the best protection against the flu and it complications  Educational Pamphlet ◦ Flu definition ◦ Flu S/S and complications ◦ Types of flu vaccines ◦ Vaccine SE ◦ Contraindications ◦ Smart ways to avoid the flu

5.  30 patients ◦ 15 patients each day  5-10 minute explanation of pamphlet/Q&A’s  Educated Decision

6.  Jean Watson ◦ Philosophy and Science of Caring ◦ Caring promotes health ◦ Teach/learn

7.  Post Education ◦ 17 patients RECEIVED the vaccine ◦ 4 patients were already vaccinated but wanted education ◦ 9 patients REFUSED  5 not feeling well  3 never gotten vaccinated and did not want to start now  1 more concerned about blood pressure issues

8.  Positive outcomes for health promotion and prevention

9.  American Lung Association. (2014). Missed opportunities: influenza and pneumonia vaccination in older adults. Retrieved from http://www.lung.org/assets/documents/publications/ lung-disease-data/adult-vaccination-disparities.pdf  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Seasonal influenza (flu). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm  Current Nursing. (2011). Nursing theorists. Retrieved from http://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/nursing_th eorists.html  National Institute of Health. (2014). Time to get your flu shot. Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issue s/fall14/articles/fall14pg10-11.html