Influenza Vaccination Rates

Identifying Attributes

Care Settings
Primary Care
Country
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publishing Organisation
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD): Healthcare Quality and Outcomes (HCQO) indicators - Patient Experiences Questionnaire
Type of Quality Indicator
Process
IOM Quality Dimension
Safety
Domain
Infection and Sepsis

Defining Attributes

Definition

Percentage of population aged 65 and over vaccinated for influenza

Numerator

Number of people aged 65 and over who have been immunised against influenza (or "flu") during the last 12 months. Note: The last 12 months cover the last influenza season or calendar year.

Denominator

Average annual population aged 65 and over

Exclusions
Use of Risk Adjustment
No
Risk Adjustments
Stratifications

Collection and Reporting Attributes

Type of Data Collection
Administrative data, Surveys
Data Collection Methods

Sources of data based on country are given. Include Administrative (eg - Australian Immunisation Register) and Survey Data (Austrian Health Interview Survey)

Frequency of Data Collection
Frequency of Data Collection in Days
Reporting Methods
Reporting Frequency
Reporting Frequency in Days
Indicator Has Recommended Targets
No

Source and Reference Attributes

Technical Specifications

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Link to Measurement Tools
Quality Indicator Confirmed to be Part of a Program Used to Monitor Quality and Safety of Care Among Older People at a Population-Level between 2012-2022
Yes
Assessed by the Australian Consortium for Aged Care Collaborators as Generally Containing Good Properties (Importance and Scientific Acceptability)
No
Australian Consortium for Aged Care Endorsed
No
Identified by PHARMA-Care Project
No
Upload Date
02 December 2025