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Review
. 2000 Winter;26(4):255-62.
doi: 10.1007/s12019-000-0027-4.

Approach to the problem of pneumonia in long-term care facilities

R R Muder  1
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Approach to the problem of pneumonia in long-term care facilities

R R Muder. Compr Ther. 2000 Winter.

Abstract

The incidence of pneumonia among patients in long-term care facilities is approximately 1/1000 patient-days. Evidence indicates that the majority can be managed without transfer to a hospital. Immunization with pneumococcal and influenza vaccines is appropriate for all residents.

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