Influenza in tropical regions

PLoS Med. 2006 Apr;3(4):e89. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0030089. Epub 2006 Mar 7.

Abstract

Viboud and colleagues discuss the implications of a new study by Peiris et al. that assesses the burden of influenza in Hong Kong.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Cost of Illness
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Hong Kong / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs
  • Influenza Vaccines / therapeutic use
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology*
  • Patient Selection
  • Seasons
  • Tropical Climate*

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines