30-day mortality following COVID-19 and influenza hospitalization among US veterans aged 65 and older.

Benjamin J SeligmanBrian CharestYuk-Lam HoHanna GerlovinRachel E WardKelly ChoJane A DriverJ Michael GazianoDavid R GagnonAriela R Orkaby

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)

Mortality from COVID-19 exceeded that from influenza among hospitalized older adults. However, odds of mortality were higher at every level of frailty among those admitted with influenza compared to COVID-19. Prevention will remain key to reducing mortality from viral illnesses among older adults.

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coronavirus disease
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cardiovascular disease
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