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Carrillo-Santisteve, Paloma; Ciancio, Bruno Christian; Nicoll, Angus; Luigi Lopalco, Pier
Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics, 20/1/1/, Volume: 8, Issue: 1Journal Article
Annual epidemics of seasonal (inter-pandemic) influenza represent a significant burden on society in terms of morbidity, mortality, hospitalizations and lost working time. The impact of influenza depends on a mix of direct and indirect effects and is not easy to assess. Nevertheless there is a consensus in considering influenza prevention and mitigation high priorities for public health. We review the available evidence to assess the impact of influenza prevention focusing especially on vaccines and immunization strategies.
