Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10967772 | Vaccine | 2012 | 17 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Children play an important role in the dissemination of the influenza virus. ⺠Vaccinating 50% of 2-18 year olds could significantly reduce the influenza burden. ⺠Preventing 52,000 GP consultations, 1500 hospitalisations and 1200 deaths annually. ⺠Herd immunity can help to protect those at highest risk of complications.
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Authors
R.J. Pitman, L.J. White, M. Sculpher,