Objectives: This study aimed to assess whether influenza vaccination reduces the risk of
severe and fatal outcomes in influenza inpatients aged ≥65 years. Methods: During the 2013–…

Background. In most seasons, the influenza vaccine is effective in preventing influenza, but
it is not clear whether it is equally effective in preventing mild and severe cases. We …

Seasonal influenza is a cause of hospitalization, especially in people with underlying
disease or extreme age, and its severity may differ depending on the types and subtypes of …

Background Smoking is a risk factor for tuberculosis (TB) infection and disease progression.
Tobacco smoking increases susceptibility to TB in a variety of ways, one of which is due to a …

Background Through its effects on the immune system, smoking may facilitate influenza virus
infection, its severity and its most frequent complications. The objective was to investigate …

Annual administration of the seasonal influenza vaccine, especially to persons known to be
at elevated risk for developing serious complications, is the focus of current efforts to reduce …

BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of repeated vaccination for influenza to prevent severe
cases remains unclear. We evaluated the effectiveness of influenza vaccination on preventing …

Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for healthcare workers, but many do not follow
the recommendation. The objective of this study was to investigate the factors associated …

… Joan Caylà, Cristina Rius, Nuria Torner, and Pere Godoy … Àngela Domínguez and Pere
Godoy conducted the epidemiological … Pere Godoy made a first draft of the paper and all authors …

Background Anxiety and depression are common entities in patients diagnosed with COPD.
However, the impact that they have on the exacerbation of illness is scarcely studied. …