Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Against Antigenically Drifted Influenza Higher Than Expected in Hospitalized Adults: 2014-2015

Conclusions. VE estimates appeared higher than reports from similar studies in ambulatory care settings, suggesting that the 2014–2015 vaccine may have been more effective in preventing severe illness requiring hospitalization.

Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases - September 25, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Petrie, J. G., Ohmit, S. E., Cheng, C. K., Martin, E. T., Malosh, R. E., Lauring, A. S., Lamerato, L. E., Reyes, K. C., Flannery, B., Ferdinands, J. M., Monto, A. S. Tags: ARTICLES AND COMMENTARIES Source Type: research