Live Attenuated or Inactivated Influenza Vaccines and Medical Encounters for Respiratory Illnesses Among US Military Personnel

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Authors

Zhong Wang · Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center

Abstract

Vaccination with TIV was associated with fewer medical encounters related to pneumonia and influenza compared with LAIV or no immunization. In this annually immunized population, this effect was less apparent in those vaccinated with LAIV.

Topics & Keywords

Influenza Virus Research Studies Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Respiratory viral infections research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 301, Issue 9, pp. 945-945

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2009.265

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