Experiences with influenza-like illness and attitudes regarding influenza prevention--United States, 2003-04 influenza season.
From: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
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Date: 12/17/2004
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Author: Baumbach, J.; Bennett, N.M.; Cieslak, P.R.; Cowgill, K.; Craig, A.; Gershman, K.; Hadler, J.L.; Lynfield, R.; McCoy, S.I.; Perrotta, D.; Rebmann, C.; Ryan, P.A.; Segler, S.; Shay, D.; Vugia, D.; Whitney, C.; Zell, E.
Despite advances in medical treatment, influenza results in approximately 36,000 deaths each year in the United States (1). Vaccination has been a mainstay of influenza prevention, with annual vaccination recommended for adults and children at high risk; efforts to interrupt person-to-person transmission are also important. In October 2003, CDC recommended that health-care facilities implement a Universal Respiratory Hygiene Strategy, including providing masks or facial tissues in ...
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