Influenza epidemics observed in primary care from 1984 to 2017 in France: a decrease of epidemic size over time

ConclusionsThe declining trend in influenza epidemic size and height over the last 33 years might be related to several factors like increased vaccine coverage, hygiene improvements or changing in influenza viruses. However, further researches are needed to assess the impact of potential contributing factors to adapt influenza plans.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - November 14, 2018 Category: Virology Authors: C écile Souty, Philippe Amoros, Alessandra Falchi, Lisandru Capai, Isabelle Bonmarin, Sylvie van der Werf, Shirley Masse, Clément Turbelin, Louise Rossignol, Ana‐Maria Vilcu, Daniel Lévy‐Bruhl, Bruno Lina, Laëtitia Minodier, Yves Dorl Tags: Original Article Source Type: research