Journal article
The Effect of Universal Influenza Immunization on Mortality and Health Care Use
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In 2000, Ontario, Canada, initiated a universal influenza immunization program (UIIP) to provide free influenza vaccines for the entire population aged 6 mo or older. Influenza immunization increased more rapidly in younger age groups in Ontario compared to other Canadian provinces, which all maintained targeted immunization programs. We evaluated the effect of Ontario's UIIP on influenza-associated mortality, hospitalizations, …
Authors
Kwong JC; Stukel TA; Lim J; McGeer AJ; Upshur REG; Johansen H; Sambell C; Thompson WW; Thiruchelvam D; Marra F
Journal
PLOS Medicine, Vol. 5, No. 10,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date
October 28, 2008
DOI
10.1371/journal.pmed.0050211
ISSN
1549-1277