Objectives Summary evidence of influenza vaccine effectiveness (IVE) against hospitalized
influenza is lacking. We conducted a meta-analysis of studies reporting IVE against …

Background Seasonal influenza results in significant morbidity and mortality worldwide, but
the currently licensed inactivated vaccines generally have low vaccine efficacies and could …

Background There is an urgent need for improved influenza vaccines especially for older
adults due to the presence of immunosenescence. It is therefore highly relevant to compare …

BACKGROUND: Modern cell-culture production techniques and the use of adjuvants helps
to ensure that the global demand for pandemic influenza vaccine can be met. This study …

The burden of influenza in Africa is substantial and underappreciated. Although surveillance
has increased, the medical community's understanding of seasonal influenza vaccine …

Since initial reports in April 2009, the pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus has spread
globally. Influenza vaccines are the primary method for the control of influenza and its …

Introduction. Influenza vaccination has proven effective in the reduction of influenza-like
illness (ILI) cases and influenza-related hospitalizations, drug consumption, primary care …

Fifteen meta-analyses have been published between 1995 and 2011 to evaluate the
efficacy/effectiveness and harms of diverse influenza vaccines—seasonal, H5N1 and 2009 …

Introduction Older adults are prioritized for influenza vaccination but also have lowered
antibody responses to the vaccine. Higher-doses of influenza antigen may increase immune …

Background With the ongoing 2009 pandemic of influenza A H1N1, development of
pandemic influenza vaccines has generated much interest. We investigated the safety and …