Vaccination is the most practical means available for preventing influenza. Influenza
vaccines require frequent updates to keep pace with antigenic drift of the virus, and the …

Abstract Background In 2012, the World Health Organization recommended influenza
vaccination for all pregnant women worldwide and the prioritisation of pregnant women in …

Objective Pregnant women have a high risk for complications from influenza infection, but
vaccination rates within this group remain low in the US and other countries. The efficacy …

Abstract From 2014 to 2017, the World Health Organization convened a working group to
evaluate influenza disease burden and vaccine efficacy to inform estimates of maternal …

Homologous recombination between corresponding RNA segments of different influenza
viruses has not been observed, in contrast to the high frequency of recombination observed …

Abstract The International Society for Influenza and other Respiratory Virus Diseases (isirv)
and the WHO held a joint virtual conference from 19th-21st October 2021. While there was a …

Background Data on risk factors for influenza-associated hospitalizations in low-and middle-
income countries are limited. Methods We conducted active syndromic surveillance for …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) considers pregnant women to
be a risk group for severe influenza disease. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate …

Background Pregnant women are at risk of serious influenza infection. Although previous
studies indicate maternal influenza vaccination can prevent hospitalisation in young infants …

Background Seasonal influenza imposes a significant health and economic burden in South
Africa, particularly in populations vulnerable to severe consequences of influenza. This …