Background No published meta-analyses have assessed efficacy and effectiveness of
licensed influenza vaccines in the USA with sensitive and highly specific diagnostic tests to …

Background The consequences of influenza in the elderly (those age 65 years or older) are
complications, hospitalisations, and death. The primary goal of influenza vaccination in the …

This report updates the 2018–19 recommendations of the Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of seasonal influenza vaccines in the …

This report updates the 2009 recommendations by CDC's Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccine for the prevention and …

This report updates the 2004 recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccine and antiviral agents (CDC …

This report updates the 2015–16 recommendations of the Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of seasonal influenza vaccines (Grohskopf …

Background The seasonal incidence of influenza is often approximated as 5%–20%.
Methods We used 2 methods to estimate the seasonal incidence of symptomatic influenza in …

Background The consequences of influenza in children and adults are mainly absenteeism
from school and work. However, the risk of complications is greatest in children and people …

Background Influenza vaccines are most effective when the antigens in the vaccine match
those of circulating strains. However, antigens contained in the vaccines do not always …

This report updates the 2007 recommendations by CDC's Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccine and antiviral agents …