Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness in Preventing Severe Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized with Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza during the 2017–2018 Season. A Retrospective Cohort Study in Catalonia (Spain)
Seasonal influenza is a common cause of hospital admission, especially in older people and those with comorbidities. The objective of this study was to determine influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) in preventing intensive care admissions and shortening the length of stay (LOS) in hospitalized labor...
Main Authors: | Lesly Acosta, Nuria Soldevila, Nuria Torner, Ana Martínez, Xavier Ayneto, Cristina Rius, Mireia Jané, Angela Domínguez, the Influenza Surveillance Network of Catalonia, PIDIRAC |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/8/1465 |
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