Podcast: Influenza-Associated Complications and the Impact of Vaccination on Public Health

Abstract Influenza is primarily considered an acute respiratory infection but can lead to a myriad of medium and long-term sequelae across every major organ system in the body. Increasing awareness, gaining broader understanding of its mechanistic pathways, identifying at-risk individuals, and deter...

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Main Authors: Stefania Maggi, Melissa K. Andrew, Annemarijn de Boer
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Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2023-11-01
Series:Infectious Diseases and Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40121-023-00885-z
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description Abstract Influenza is primarily considered an acute respiratory infection but can lead to a myriad of medium and long-term sequelae across every major organ system in the body. Increasing awareness, gaining broader understanding of its mechanistic pathways, identifying at-risk individuals, and determining how to better protect them could help minimize its impact. The aim of this podcast, featuring Dr Stefania Maggi, Dr Annemarijn de Boer, and Dr Melissa K. Andrew, is to outline the main influenza complications and their impact beyond acute respiratory disease, as well as highlighting vaccination as a tool at our disposal. Both physical and cognitive function can be affected as a result of influenza infection, notably in frailer individuals, which in turn may lead to a loss of independence. Observational studies have identified beneficial effects of vaccination for cardioprotection as well as preventing dementia, but more evidence is required. In conclusion, influenza can cause a wide array of complications, which vaccination may help prevent. Podcast available for this article. Podcast: Influenza-associated complications and the impact of vaccination against influenza on public health (MP4 384341 KB)
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spelling doaj-art-f68c76d7a2284f31847a4ae65ac1063e2024-11-17T12:39:24ZengAdis, Springer HealthcareInfectious Diseases and Therapy2193-82292193-63822023-11-0113341342010.1007/s40121-023-00885-zPodcast: Influenza-Associated Complications and the Impact of Vaccination on Public HealthStefania Maggi0Melissa K. Andrew1Annemarijn de Boer2Aging Branch, CNR Institute of NeuroscienceDepartment of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Dalhousie UniversityJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center (UMC) UtrechtAbstract Influenza is primarily considered an acute respiratory infection but can lead to a myriad of medium and long-term sequelae across every major organ system in the body. Increasing awareness, gaining broader understanding of its mechanistic pathways, identifying at-risk individuals, and determining how to better protect them could help minimize its impact. The aim of this podcast, featuring Dr Stefania Maggi, Dr Annemarijn de Boer, and Dr Melissa K. Andrew, is to outline the main influenza complications and their impact beyond acute respiratory disease, as well as highlighting vaccination as a tool at our disposal. Both physical and cognitive function can be affected as a result of influenza infection, notably in frailer individuals, which in turn may lead to a loss of independence. Observational studies have identified beneficial effects of vaccination for cardioprotection as well as preventing dementia, but more evidence is required. In conclusion, influenza can cause a wide array of complications, which vaccination may help prevent. Podcast available for this article. Podcast: Influenza-associated complications and the impact of vaccination against influenza on public health (MP4 384341 KB)https://doi.org/10.1007/s40121-023-00885-zDisease burdenLong-term impactVaccinationComplicationsFrailtyMortality
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Infectious Diseases and Therapy
Disease burden
Long-term impact
Vaccination
Complications
Frailty
Mortality
title Podcast: Influenza-Associated Complications and the Impact of Vaccination on Public Health
title_full Podcast: Influenza-Associated Complications and the Impact of Vaccination on Public Health
title_fullStr Podcast: Influenza-Associated Complications and the Impact of Vaccination on Public Health
title_full_unstemmed Podcast: Influenza-Associated Complications and the Impact of Vaccination on Public Health
title_short Podcast: Influenza-Associated Complications and the Impact of Vaccination on Public Health
title_sort podcast influenza associated complications and the impact of vaccination on public health
topic Disease burden
Long-term impact
Vaccination
Complications
Frailty
Mortality
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