Influenza epidemiology and vaccine effectiveness during the 2023/2024 season in Italy: A test-negative case-control study.

Alexander DomnichGiancarlo IcardiDonatella PanattoMarianna ScarpaleggiaCarlo-Simone TrombettaMatilde OgliastroFederica StefanelliBianca BruzzoneAndrea Orsi

Published in: International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases (2024)

The 2023/2024 seasonal influenza vaccination proved moderately effective in preventing hospitalization for laboratory-confirmed influenza. Being more appropriate for older adults, local policymakers and vaccinating physicians should maximize adoption of the enhanced IIVs.

Keyphrases

primary care
randomized controlled trial
physical activity
systematic review
risk factors
electronic health record