Background Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are a major cause of morbidity and
mortality worldwide, particularly in young children and older adults. Influenza is known to …

Objectives The aim of this systematic review was to assess incidence rates of laboratory-
confirmed influenza (LCI) outcomes among infants under 6 months of age. Design …

In recent years, there have been a significant influenza activity and emerging influenza
strains in China, resulting in an increasing number of influenza virus infections and leading …

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 …

Influenza has long been a global public health priority because of the threat of another
global pandemic. Although data are available for the annual burden of seasonal influenza in …

Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is among the leading childhood causes of
viral pneumonia worldwide. Establishing RSV-associated morbidity and mortality is …

Background Influenza‐associated respiratory illness was substantial during the emergence
of the 2009 influenza pandemic. Estimates of influenza burden in the post‐pandemic period …

Background Influenza vaccination during pregnancy benefits mothers and children. Kenya
and other low-and middle-income countries have no official influenza vaccination policies to …

Background Influenza burden estimates help provide evidence to support influenza
prevention and control programs at local and international levels. Methods Through a …

Background Influenza is a major year-round cause of respiratory illness in Kenya,
particularly in children under 5. Current influenza vaccines result in short-term, strain …