 previous article in this issue | next article in this issue  |
|
Document Details : Title: Influenza outbreak in a well-vaccinated nursing home population in Belgium Author(s): BURETTE P, BOUUAERT C, MELIN P, YANE F, BROCHIER B, GIET D Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 64 Issue: 4 Date: 2009 Pages: 324-328 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.64.4.1002497 Abstract : Elderly people in nursing home communities are vulnerable to contagious infections, including the influenza virus. Systematic anti-influenza vaccination is an important preventive measure; however, vaccination does not provide absolute protection. We report an outbreak of influenza A infection in a well-vaccinated nursing home population. Several factors can facilitate the occurrence of this type of outbreak. This report mainly addresses the discrepancy between the circulating viral strain and strains present in the recommended vaccine. |
