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Effectiveness of influenza vaccine in the community-dwelling elderly

Authors :
Nichol, Kristin L.
Nordin, James D.
Nelson, David B.
Mullooly, John P.
Hak, Eelko
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. Oct 4, 2007, Vol. 357 Issue 14, p1373, 9 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

A study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine among persons 65 years or older. The results conclude that the vaccine is effective in reducing significantly the need for hospitalization due to pneumonia or influenza.

Subjects

Subjects :
Influenza -- Drug therapy
Influenza vaccines -- Health aspects
Aged -- Health aspects

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
357
Issue :
14
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.169940828

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