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Article: Use of northern hemisphere influenza vaccines by travelers to the southern hemisphere.(Clinical report)
- Article from:
- MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
- Article date:
- April 3, 2009
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The influenza season in temperate climates extends from October through March in the northern hemisphere and from April through September in the southern hemisphere (1-3). Recent studies indicate that influenza viruses can circulate throughout the year in the tropics and that influenza is the most frequently acquired vaccine-preventable disease among those traveling to tropical and subtropical countries (2-5). Influenza outbreaks have been reported among persons who travel from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere and among persons from the northern hemisphere on group tours (4-7). To reduce the risk for influenza during travel, the Advisory Committee on ...
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