At a glance
Influenza vaccination coverage among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries 65 years and older is assessed using data files from the Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) administrative claims data managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Adults 65+ Flu Vaccination Coverage
- Weekly influenza vaccination coverage estimates were calculated using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, based on beneficiaries enrolled as of August 1 at the start of each flu season (example: Aug 1, 2021) to end of current season reporting time period or end of May the following year for prior seasons (example: May 28, 2022)
- Additional information about data source is available.
- Figure 6. Weekly Cumulative Influenza Vaccination Coverage*, by Flu Season and Race/Ethnicity, Medicare Fee-For-Service Beneficiaries 65 years and older, United States, Data Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Chronic Conditions Warehouse.
*Estimates are based on data released by CMS on May 16, 2024. Overall includes persons categorized as ‘Unknown’ for race/ethnicity category.
Content Source:
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases