Epidemiology of 2017 influenza outbreaks in nine Australian Aged care facilities.

Elmira Hooshmand Aye M MoaMallory TrentMohana KunasekaranChristopher J PoulosAbrar Ahmad ChughtaiC Raina MacIntyre

Published in: Influenza and other respiratory viruses (2020)

The 2017 season was a severe influenza season recorded in Australia. About half of the facilities studied experienced outbreaks of influenza, with a high attack rate among residents. Infection prevention and control measures and outbreak management plans are crucial for aged care facilities, including vaccination of staff and visitors to prevent outbreaks among the vulnerable residents.

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