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Table 5.2 Key indicators for ABCD Project round 1-3Table 5.2 from the ABCD Project Final Report 2007 (7) , shows significant improvements over twocycles of assessment and feedback; however there has been minimal improvement in thedelivery of preventative services.5.5.2 Adult immunisation (BB)A National Indigenous Pneumococcal and Influenza Immunisation Program has been recentlyestablished, which aims to reduce the high rates of acute respiratory illness and death in theIndigenous population. Five-yearly pneumococcal and yearly influenza vaccine are available freeof charge for all Indigenous people over 50 years and those in the 15-49 year old age group whoare at high risk, including those with chronic diseases. NTDH&CS has been promoting increaseduptake of both vaccines as part of the annual NT Adult Immunisation Campaign run by theCentre for Disease Control since 1995. The ABDC audit in 2007 reported that approximately 83%of adults in their sites had the flu vaccination and 80% had the pneumococcal vaccination in2006 (7) .5.5.3 Aggressive Blood Pressure control to prevent progression ofrenal diseaseA major driving force for the establishment of the PCDS was the rising costs of dialysis in the NT.There have been two main studies, the Menzies Renal Treatment Program (MRTP) undertaken byChapter 5: Key Result Areas – Evaluation of the NT Preventable Chronic Disease Strategy 2007 90