Resource Utilization and Cost of Influenza Requiring Hospitalization in Canadian Adults: A Study from the Serious Outcomes Surveillance Network of the Canadian Immunization Research Network

ConclusionThe cost of laboratory‐confirmed influenza was higher than previous estimates, driven mostly by length of stay and analyzing only laboratory‐confirmed influenza cases. The true per patient cost of influenza‐related hospitalization has been underestimated and prevention programs should be evaluated in this context.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - September 1, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Carita Ng, Lingyun Ye, Stephen G Noorduyn, Margaret Hux, Edward Thommes, Ron Goeree, Ardith Ambrose, Melissa K Andrew, Todd Hatchette, Guy Boivin, William Bowie, May ElSherif, Karen Green, Jennie Johnstone, Kevin Katz, Jason Leblanc, Mark Loeb, Donna MacK Tags: Original Article Source Type: research