Influenza vaccine effectiveness against influenza-associated hospitalization in children in Hong Kong, 2010-2020

CONCLUSIONS: The childhood influenza vaccination program in Hong Kong has prevented influenza-associated hospitalizations particularly in younger children. Our findings support the use of influenza vaccines in children as an effective approach to influenza control and prevention.PMID:34301433 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.07.014

Source: Vaccine - July 24, 2021 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Huiying Chua Mike Y W Kwan Eunice L Y Chan Joshua S C Wong J S Malik Peiris Benjamin J Cowling Susan S Chiu Source Type: research