Targeting influenza in Kentucky
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Targeting influenza in Kentucky
J Ky Med Assoc.
2007 Dec.
Abstract
Kentucky has the 5th highest influenza-related death rate in the United States with about 1000 Kentuckians dying each year from complications of influenza. The majority of these patients are in identifiable risk groups for complications of influenza. Yearly immunizations with the influenza vaccine reduce the risk for hospitalization and death.
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