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Research from University of Wales provide new insights into flu vaccines

Published in Women's Health Weekly, April 3rd, 2008

According to recent research from Wales, "Influenza vaccination is generally recommended to patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Previous studies have shown that influenza infections cause worsening lung functions, disease progression and increase propensity of bacteria] infections in CF."

"However, the clinical evidence in the effectiveness of influenza vaccination in CF is lacking. This study retrospectively reviewed the influenza vaccination status in the patients with CF and compared the influenza infection rates between the vaccinated and non-vaccinated groups. Finally the factors associated with non-adherence with vaccination were determined. Nasal swabs were...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-04-03)

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