Influenza-associated Hospitalizations and Deaths, Costa Rica, 2009-2012.
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ABSTRACT: Data needed to guide influenza vaccine policies are lacking in tropical countries. We multiplied the number of severe acute respiratory infections by the proportion testing positive for influenza. There were ≈6,699 influenza hospitalizations and 803 deaths in Costa Rica during 2009-2012, supporting continuation of a national influenza vaccine program.
SUBMITTER: Saborio GG
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4012819 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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