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Old 10-21-2008, 10:53 AM   #72
jinx
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NJ flu-shot mandate for pre-schoolers draws outcry.

Gee, I can't imagine why...

Influenza vaccine effectiveness among children 6 to 59 months of age during 2 influenza seasons: a case-cohort study.

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CONCLUSION: In 2 seasons with suboptimal antigenic match between vaccines and circulating strains, we could not demonstrate VE in preventing influenza-related inpatient/ED or outpatient visits in children younger than 5 years. Further study is needed during years with good vaccine match.
Line up your little guinea pigs folks...
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