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  • Title: The effect of universal influenza immunization on antibiotic prescriptions: an ecological study.
    Author: Kwong JC, Maaten S, Upshur RE, Patrick DM, Marra F.
    Journal: Clin Infect Dis; 2009 Sep 01; 49(5):750-6. PubMed ID: 19624280.
    Abstract:
    The Canadian province of Ontario introduced universal influenza immunization in 2000, offering free vaccines to the entire population. We compared changes in rates of influenza-associated respiratory antibiotic prescriptions before and after universal immunization in Ontario with corresponding changes in other provinces. Universal influenza immunization is associated with reduced influenza-associated antibiotic prescriptions.
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