Addressing Influenza Vaccination Disparities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Lisa A. Grohskopf, Leandris Liburd, Robert R. Redfield
Abstract
Each year, influenza poses a substantial burden on communities and health care systems. During the 3 most recent influenza seasons (2016-2017, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019), influenza is estimated to have been associated with 29 million to 45 million illnesses, 14 million to 21 million medical visits, 490 600 to 810 000 hospitalizations, and 34 200 to 61 000 deaths each season in the US.
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