| Literature DB >> 19624280 |
Jeffrey C Kwong1, Sarah Maaten, Ross E G Upshur, David M Patrick, Fawziah Marra.
Abstract
The Canadian province of Ontario introduced universal influenza immunization in 2000, offering free vaccines to the entire population. We compared changes in rates of influenza-associated respiratory antibiotic prescriptions before and after universal immunization in Ontario with corresponding changes in other provinces. Universal influenza immunization is associated with reduced influenza-associated antibiotic prescriptions.Mesh:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19624280 DOI: 10.1086/605087
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Infect Dis ISSN: 1058-4838 Impact factor: 9.079