Influenza is responsible for at least 3000-4000 deaths by means of year in the UK.Influenza is responsible for at least 3000-4000 deaths by means of year in the UK. During epidemics, death rates from pneumonia and influenza are a great deal higher in elderly than younger race With vaccination, the substantial medical and economic prices associated with influenza epidemics can be avoided. Countries with blanket vaccination have seen major reductions in morbidity and mortality. The vaccine is safe and effective in somewhat advanced in life people. Vaccination programmes for health-care workers who have contact with somewhat old people have also been shown to be effective in reducing deaths from influenza among this group COPYRIGHT 2001 Oxford University Press |
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