Effectiveness and Cost-Benefit of Influenza Vaccination of Healthy Working Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Article Abstract:

It is not cost-effective to vaccinate people under the age of 65 against influenza, according to a study of over 2,000 healthy adults between 18 and 64 years old. Although the vaccine reduced the incidence of influenza, the net societal cost was $11 per person compared with no vaccination.

Analysis, Economic aspects, Influenza vaccines, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs

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Influenza-associated hospitalizations in the United States

Article Abstract:

Annual influenza-associated hospitalizations in the United States by hospital discharge category, discharge type and age group is estimated. The need for improved influenza prevention efforts for both young and older US residents is highlighted.

United States, Care and treatment, Prevention, Surveys, Hospitalization, Hospital care

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Influenza-associated deaths among children in the United States, 2003-2004

Article Abstract:

Case reports, medical records and autopsy reports during the 2003-2004 influenza season were analyzed to examine the deaths associated with laboratory-confirmed influenza in a US resident younger than 18 years of age. Substantial number of influenza-associated deaths occurred among the US children, which suggested that high priority should be given to improvements in influenza-vaccine coverage and improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of influenza.

Patient outcomes, Development and progression, Children, New England

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