Productivity losses due to influenza and influenza-like illness in Switzerland: results of the Swiss Sentinel Surveillance Network in a non-pandemic era

BACKGROUND: The incidence of influenza and influenza-like illnesses in Switzerland is generally high. Although related direct medical costs can be substantial, especially if hospitalisations occur, several studies suggested that indirect costs due to the loss of productivity may represent an even...

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Main Authors: Yuki Tomonaga, Kyra Denise Zens, Phung Lang, Rita Born, Matthias Schwenkglenks, and the Swiss Sentinel Surveillance Network
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2021-08-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/3056