Seasonal influenza vaccination in patients with COPD: a systematic literature review

Seasonal influenza vaccination in patients with COPD: a systematic literature review

Abstract Background Influenza is a frequent cause of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Exacerbations are associated with worsening of the airflow obstruction, hospitalisation, reduced quality of life, disease progression, death, and ultimately, substantial healthcare-rel...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rafik Bekkat-Berkani, Tom Wilkinson, Philippe Buchy, Gael Dos Santos, Dimitris Stefanidis, Jeanne-Marie Devaster, Nadia Meyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Influenza
Vaccination
COPD
Immunogenicity
Efficacy
Effectiveness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-017-0420-8

Internet

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-017-0420-8

Similar Items