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Influenza-associated Hospitalizations and Deaths, Costa Rica, 2009-2012.


ABSTRACT: Data needed to guide influenza vaccine policies are lacking in tropical countries. We multiplied the number of severe acute respiratory infections by the proportion testing positive for influenza. There were ≈6,699 influenza hospitalizations and 803 deaths in Costa Rica during 2009-2012, supporting continuation of a national influenza vaccine program.

SUBMITTER: Saborio GG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4012819 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Data needed to guide influenza vaccine policies are lacking in tropical countries. We multiplied the number of severe acute respiratory infections by the proportion testing positive for influenza. There were ≈6,699 influenza hospitalizations and 803 deaths in Costa Rica during 2009-2012, supporting continuation of a national influenza vaccine program. ...[more]

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