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Guidelines on Prevention and Management of Influenza in Children in 2019/2020 yrs: American Academy of Pediatrics View

https://doi.org/10.15690/vsp.v18i4.2048

Abstract

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has described the epidemiological situation with seasonal influenza in USA as well as possible prevention and treatment. AAP has provided guidelines on implementation of influenza vaccines and antiviral drugs in children (risk groups included). The primary goal of this document is to increase vaccination coverage of the child population, pregnant women and medical workers. Answers to several frequent anti-vaxxers questions are presented.

About the Author

Vladmir K. Tatochenko
National Medical Research Center of Children's Health
Russian Federation

Moscow


Disclosure of interest:

Not declared



References

1. Committee on Infectious Diseases. Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2019-2020. Pediatrics. 2019 Sep 2. pii: e20192478. doi: peds.2019-2478.


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Tatochenko V.K. Guidelines on Prevention and Management of Influenza in Children in 2019/2020 yrs: American Academy of Pediatrics View. Current Pediatrics. 2019;18(4):302-304. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15690/vsp.v18i4.2048

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