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Wednesday, September 03, 2003The influenza vaccine does not prevent other respiratory diseases and, importantly, it does not provide protection from SARS,' the WHO cautioned. However, 'high vaccination coverage may reduce the number of pneumonia cases caused by influenza (and) reducing pneumonia cases may also lower the possibility of misdiagnosing influenza as SARS,' the agency said. Flu vaccination programs should focus on the elderly and those who are already sick from other illnesses, as well as health workers, the WHO said. 'Suspected SARS cases can result in considerable disruption of health services as well as costly precautionary measures and investigations. Really, there recommendations aren't any different than they have been in recent years. The same groups are urged to get it - the elderly, and those with heart or lung conditions or immune system problems. And healthcare workers. They're just trying to promote its use in countries where it isn't often used. posted by Sydney on 9/03/2003 08:33:00 AM 0 comments 0 Comments: |
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