Uncovering the burden of Influenza in children in Portugal, 2008–2018
Alberto Caldas Afonso,
Catarina Gouveia,
Gustavo Januário
et al.
Abstract:Background
Despite their higher risk of developing severe disease, little is known about the burden of influenza in Portugal in children aged < 5 years old. This study aims to cover this gap by estimating the clinical and economic burden of severe influenza in children, in Portugal, during ten consecutive influenza seasons (2008/09-2017/18).
Methods
We reviewed hospitalizations in children aged < 5 years old using anonymized administrative da… Show more
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