Association of Influenza Vaccination and Reduced Risk of Stroke Hospitalization among the Elderly: A Population-Based Case-Control Study

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of influenza vaccination (and annual revaccination) on the risk of stroke admissions. We conducted a population-based case-control study in Taiwan. Cases consisted of patients >65 years of age who had a first-time diagnosis of stroke durin...

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Main Authors: Hui-Chen Lin, Hui-Fen Chiu, Shu-Chen Ho, Chun-Yuh Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/4/3639