Detection and Control of Influenza Outbreaks in Well-Vaccinated Nursing Home Populations
Author(s) -
Arnold S. Monto,
Judy R. Rotthoff,
Esther Teich,
M. Louise Herlocher,
Rachel Truscon,
HuiLing Yen,
Silvina Elías,
Suzanne E. Ohmit
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
clinical infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.44
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1537-6591
pISSN - 1058-4838
DOI - 10.1086/422646
Subject(s) - medicine , outbreak , nursing homes , virology , infection control , nursing , vaccination , pandemic , environmental health , covid-19 , intensive care medicine , infectious disease (medical specialty) , disease
Influenza outbreaks continue to occur in nursing homes despite high vaccination coverage among residents. Recommendations for outbreak control in institutions such as nursing homes advises use of antiviral drugs to reduce influenza transmission.
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