Descriptive analysis to assess seasonal patterns of COVID-19 and influenza in low-income and middle-income countries in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America
Conclusions
These results can inform public health strategies. The lack of observed seasonal behaviour highlights the importance of maintaining year-round vaccination rather than implementing seasonal campaigns. Further research investigating the influence of climate conditions, social behaviour and year-round preventive measures could be fundamental for shaping appropriate policies related to COVID-19 and respiratory viral disease control in low-income and middle-income countries as COVID-19 variant data and epidemiologic patterns accrue over time.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: General Medicine Authors: Kyaw, M. H., Spinardi, J. R., Jagun, O., Franco Villalobos, C., Kapetanakis, V., Sharf-Williams, R., Yarnoff, B. Tags: Open access, Infectious diseases, COVID-19 Source Type: research
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