Burden of influenza-associated outpatient influenza-like illness consultations in China, 2006-2015: A population-based study.
Luzhao FengShuo FengTao ChenJuan YangYiu Chung LauZhibin PengLi LiXiling WangJessica Y T WongYing QinHelen S BondJuanjuan ZhangVicky J FangJiandong ZhengJing YangPeng WuHui JiangYangni HeBenjamin John CowlingProf Hongjie YuYuelong ShuEric Ho Yin LauPublished in: Influenza and other respiratory viruses (2019)
Human influenza viruses caused considerable impact on population morbidity, with a consequent healthcare and economic burden. This study provided the evidence for planning of vaccination programs in China and a framework to estimate burden of influenza-associated outpatient consultations.