Epidemiology of influenza over a ten-year period in Belgium: overview of the historical and current evidence
Abstract Background Generally influenza, a contagious respiratory disease, leads to mild illness, but can present as a severe illness with significant complications for some. It entails significant health challenges and an economic burden. Annual vaccination is considered the most effective preventive measure against influenza, especially in high-risk groups. Method Epidemiological, demographic and vaccination data of influenza from 2009-to-2019 is collected from Sciensano, the Belgian Institute for Health. Sciensano monitors influenza virus through two surveillances: the Influenza-Like Illnes... Mehr ...
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Dokumenttyp: | Artikel |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 2023 |
Reihe/Periodikum: | Virology Journal ; volume 20, issue 1 ; ISSN 1743-422X |
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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Schlagwörter: | Infectious Diseases / Virology |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Permalink: | https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-26605801 |
Datenquelle: | BASE; Originalkatalog |
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Link(s) : | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12985-023-02238-1 |