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Incidence of Influenza-related Hospitalizations in Different Age Groups of Children in Finland A 16-year Study



Authors: Silvennoinen H, Peltola V, Vainionpaa R, Ruuskanen O, Heikkinen T

Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

Publication year: 2011

Journal: Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal

Journal name in source: PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL

Journal acronym: PEDIATR INFECT DIS J

Number in series: 2

Volume: 30

Issue: 2

First page : E24

Last page: E28

Number of pages: 5

ISSN: 0891-3668

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0b013e3181fe37c8


Abstract
Conclusions: The high incidence of influenza-associated hospitalization among infants less than 6 months of age underscores the need to find effective ways to prevent influenza in this age group, in which influenza vaccines are not currently licensed for use.


Keywords:
child, hospitalization, influenza



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