Several teams have been publishing global estimates of excess deaths during the COVID
19 pandemic. Here, we examine potential flaws and underappreciated sources of …

We estimated the effectiveness of influenza vaccines in preventing laboratory-confirmed
influenza among older adults in aged care. Electronic database searches were conducted …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to assess the long-term effectiveness of COVID-19
pandemic prevention measures in saving lives after European governments began to lift …

Background Influenza may trigger complications, particularly in at-risk groups, potentially
leading to hospitalization or death. However, due to lack of routine testing, influenza cases …

Objectives This study aimed to explore how African migrant women go about acquiring clay
for ingestion during pregnancy in London against a backdrop of restrictions and warnings by …

Background The epidemiology of influenza is commonly used to understand and establish
relevant health policies for emerging respiratory infections, including coronavirus disease …

Background Understanding mortality burden associated with communicable diseases is key
to informing resource allocation, disease prevention and control efforts, and evaluating …

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 …

Background Estimation of influenza disease burden is crucial for optimizing intervention
strategies against seasonal influenza. This study aimed to estimate influenzaassociated …

Background There is limited information on mortality associated with influenza and Omicron
infections, as infections with those viruses are often not detected, or listed as contributing …