The Relationship between Rate of Cardiovascular Disease and Immunization among Adults over 65

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Alexander Kermath

Prospective Biology Major with a Chemistry and Data Analysis Minor. I research mini-proteins in Dr. Smith’s biochemistry lab. I sing a cappella with the Wesleyan Spirits and run on the Wesleyan Cross Country team as well as the Track and Field team. Over the summer I coach kids tennis and shadow a cardiologist. I am aiming to receive an EMT certification and do remote summer research with my lab. I write music in my free time on my guitar and I love to learn new math and physics concepts through self-research or friends.

Abstract: Immunization plays a key role in health safety for at-risk groups. During the pandemic, those with co-morbidities or those of older age were provided with the vaccine first primarily due to this issue. This study looks into the influence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on the decision-making of adults over 65 concerning immunization. The results indicate that those who are diagnosed with CVD are significantly more likely to acquire immunization than those who are not diagnosed (OR 1.757, p = <0.0001). The study also concluded although the recency of doctor visits markedly increased the chances of a participant receiving immunization (OR 7.506, p=<0.0001), it did not impact the relationship between CVD and immunization. Gender, education level, and exercise were additional co-variates that were explored; none of which influenced the relationship between CVD and immunization.

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