Objectives We investigated whether crowded workplaces, sharing surfaces and exposure to
infections were factors associated with a positive test for influenza virus. Methods We …

Background Influenza immunisation for healthcare workers is encouraged to protect their
often vulnerable patients but also due to a perceived higher risk for influenza. We aimed to …

Objectives: We aim to estimate the prevalence of influenza-like illness (ILI) by occupation
and to identify occupations associated with increased ILI prevalence. Methods Between …

Risk Factors for Influenza among Health Care Workers during 2009 Pandemic, Toronto,
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Background: Pneumonia and influenza are major health concerns and constitute a high
economic burden. However, few data are available on the associated risk of pneumonia and …

Introduction Healthcare personnel are at high risk for exposure to influenza by direct and
indirect contact, droplets and aerosols, and by aerosol generating procedures. Information …

The objective of this study is to estimate the annual number of occupational exposures to
influenza among healthcare workers that result from providing direct and supportive care to …

Background: Adults are at risk of being exposed to influenza from many sources. Healthcare
personnel (HCP) have the additional risk of being exposed to ill patients. Objective: To …

Increased understanding of influenza transmission is critical for pandemic planning and
selecting appropriate controls for healthcare personnel safety and health. The goals of this …

Objective: To analyze relationships between occupational exposure and influenza infection
and hospitalization during the 2009–2010 pandemic wave and the 2010–2011 influenza …