Detection and Control of Influenza Outbreaks in Well-Vaccinated Nursing Home Populations
Open Access
- 15 August 2004
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Clinical Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 39 (4) , 459-464
- https://doi.org/10.1086/422646
Abstract
Background. Influenza outbreaks continue to occur in nursing homes despite high vaccination coverage among residents. Recommendations for outbreak coKeywords
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