Severe and moderate seasonal influenza epidemics among Italian healthcare workers: A comparison of the excess of absenteeism.
Maria Michela GianinoOmar KakaaGianfranco PolitanoAntonio ScarmozzinoAlfredo BensoCarla Maria ZottiPublished in: Influenza and other respiratory viruses (2020)
In conclusion, a severe influenza epidemic has greater impacts on the absenteeism among HCWs than a moderate one. Although at a low rate, a positive effect of vaccination on absenteeism is present, it may support healthcare facilities to recommend vaccinations for their workers.