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The Effect of Universal Influenza Immunization on Mortality and Health Care Use

Year: 2008

Type: dataset

Abstract: Background In 2000, Ontario, Canada, initiated a universal influenza immunization program (UIIP) to provide free influenza vaccines for the entire population aged 6 mo or older. Influenza immunization increased more rapidly in younger age groups in Ontario compared to other Canadian provinces, which all maintained targeted immunization programs. We evaluated the effect of Ontario's UIIP on influenza-associated mortality, hospitalizations, emergency department (ED) use, and visits to doctors' offices. Methods and Findings

Source: SciVee

DOI: 10.4016/7986.01

Authors: Jeffrey Kwong, Thérèse Stukel, Jenny Lim, Allison McGeer, Ross Upshur, Helen Johansen, Christie Sambell, William Thompson, Deva Thiruchelvam, Fawziah Marra, Lawrence Svenson, Douglas Manuel

Language: English

Topic: Influenza Virus Research Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4252570719

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