2000
DOI: 10.1056/nejm200001273420402
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Abstract: Infants and young children without chronic or serious medical conditions are at increased risk for hospitalization during influenza seasons. Routine influenza vaccination should be considered in these children.

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“…It has been associated with marked social and economic consequences, including high rates of academic and occupational absenteeism, as well as significant treatment and hospitalization costs. Influenza infection is associated with elevated hospitalization rates among young children, comparable to those observed among older adults or other high risk groups [1,2,3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 87%
“…It has been associated with marked social and economic consequences, including high rates of academic and occupational absenteeism, as well as significant treatment and hospitalization costs. Influenza infection is associated with elevated hospitalization rates among young children, comparable to those observed among older adults or other high risk groups [1,2,3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 87%
“…According to established medical knowledge, complications are mainly seen in the elderly. Recent studies, however, indicate that influenza-associated morbidity in children may be greater than previously thought [1,2]. Complications mainly affect the respiratory tract and the central nervous system.Another complication of influenza, which has only sporadically been reported since its first description in 1957 [3], is influenza-associated myositis (IAM).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 94%
“…An important causal agent in asthma exacerbation is influenza, especially during epidemics [2,3]. Influenza has a major impact on children's well-being and need for medical treatment [4][5][6] and predisposes to complications such as pneumonia [7] and acute otitis media [7][8][9][10]. Annual influenza vaccination is there-* Author for correspondence.…”
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confidence: 99%