Age is not just a number-synopsis of the 5th New Zealand Influenza Symposium 2019.

Authors :: Nowlan M
Murfitt D
Turner N
Source :: The New Zealand medical journal [N Z Med J] 2019 Dec 13; Vol. 132 (1507), pp. 77-82. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Dec 13.
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: Presented is a synopsis of the 5th New Zealand Influenza Symposium, which focused on both uptake of the influenza vaccine and the long-term consequences of influenza. Particularly highlighted were the advantages of influenza vaccination for older adults in reducing declines in cognitive and physical health. Research findings from influenza surveillance, future of influenza vaccines and the influenza promotional campaign presented at the symposium are summarised.<br />Competing Interests: Nil.

Subjects :: Aged
Humans
Influenza, Human prevention & control
New Zealand
Social Media
Vaccination ethics
Cost of Illness
Health Promotion
Influenza Vaccines therapeutic use
Influenza, Human epidemiology
Pandemics prevention & control

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