Sentences with phrase «influenza vaccine coverage»

Influenza vaccine coverage overall is low among young children and those in need of two doses in a given season are at particular risk, with less than half of those who receive the first dose returning to receive the second needed doses.

Not exact matches

This high variability of influenza virus in the study region (and other subtropical / tropical climates) will require improved vaccines with broader antigenic coverage, the authors report.

Since the most severe infections are caused by influenza type A and type B viruses, the available vaccines provide coverage against these two types.

This vaccine pack provides comprehensive coverage against two strains of the Canine Influenza Virus — H3N8 and H3N2.

Children with certain preexisting medical conditions are at an increased risk for influenza complications, 34 including hospitalization or death.35, 36 Among influenza - associated pediatric deaths, neurologic disorders were the most commonly reported conditions, as previously described.1, 7,8 These conditions are rare in the general population but are overrepresented among pediatric deaths and children who are hospitalized with influenza.37 — 39 Vaccine coverage was low for these high - risk children, and ongoing educational efforts are needed.