| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10969765 | Vaccine | 2011 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The content of 11 Cochrane reviews regarding the value of inactivated influenza vaccines (TIV) summarized and updated. ⺠Significant efficacy of TIV in healthy adults and children (>6 years, Grade A evidence). ⺠No efficacy of TIV in young children (<2 years) or institutionalised elderly. ⺠Inconsistent results in children (<6 years), individuals with COPD, institutionalised elderly, elderly with co-morbidities and healthcare workers in elderly homes. ⺠Striking lack of sound evidence for the effect of TIV on influenza complications (GRADE B, C or not existing).
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Authors
Barbara Michiels, Frans Govaerts, Roy Remmen, Etienne Vermeire, Samuel Coenen,