Impact of influenza vaccination on amoxicillin prescriptions in older adults: A retrospective cohort study using primary care data.

<h4>Background</h4>Bacterial infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract are a frequent complication of influenza and contribute to the widespread use of antibiotics. Influenza vaccination may help reduce both appropriate and inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics. Electronic h...

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Main Authors: Lauren R Rodgers, Adam J Streeter, Nan Lin, Willie Hamilton, William E Henley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0246156