Mitigation of Influenza B Epidemic with School Closures, Hong Kong, 2018.

ABSTRACT: In winter 2018, schools in Hong Kong were closed 1 week before the scheduled Chinese New Year holiday to mitigate an influenza B virus epidemic. The intervention occurred after the epidemic peak and reduced overall incidence by ≈4.2%. School-based vaccination programs should be implemented to more effectively reduce influenza illnesses.

SUBMITTER: Ali ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6200008 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature