The burden of influenza-associated respiratory hospitalizations in Bhutan, 2015-2016.

Binay ThapaKatherine Roguski DeBordEduardo Azziz-BaumgartnerKaren SienerPhilip GouldThinley JamtshoSonam Wangchuk

Published in: Influenza and other respiratory viruses (2018)

Influenza viruses were associated with a substantial burden of severe illness requiring hospitalization especially among children and older adults. These findings can be used to understand the potential impact of seasonal influenza vaccination in these age groups.

Keyphrases

young adults
physical activity
risk factors
early onset
human health
respiratory tract
risk assessment