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Influenza vaccine: a travelers’ vaccine?

Marti, F; Steffen, Robert; Mütsch, Margot (2008). Influenza vaccine: a travelers’ vaccine? Expert Review of Vaccines, 7(5):679-687.

Abstract

Seasonal influenza affects 5-15% of the world's population annually and is considered to be the second most frequent vaccine-preventable infection in travelers. Despite increasing travel volume worldwide, guidelines on influenza vaccination for international travel are scarce. On the basis of some national recommendations, influenza vaccine should be used based on host criteria to usual risk groups, such as old (>50-65 years) or young (6-23 months) age and those with comorbidities. Additionally, environmental and behavioral factors must be considered. Close contact with high transmission has been documented in cruise ships and during mass gatherings. Travelers crossing to the opposite hemisphere in influenza-peak season may need protection. Those visiting the tropics are at moderate risk of infection and illness during the entire year. A summary on existing traveler recommendations relating to avian influenza is included.

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Item Type:Journal Article, refereed, further contribution
Communities & Collections:04 Faculty of Medicine > Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute (EBPI)
Dewey Decimal Classification:610 Medicine & health
Scopus Subject Areas:Life Sciences > Immunology
Life Sciences > Molecular Medicine
Life Sciences > Pharmacology
Life Sciences > Drug Discovery
Language:English
Date:July 2008
Deposited On:20 Jan 2009 17:22
Last Modified:02 Jun 2025 01:36
Publisher:Expert Reviews
ISSN:1476-0584
OA Status:Closed
Publisher DOI:https://doi.org/10.1586/14760584.7.5.679
PubMed ID:18564022
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