Estimating the Potential Effects of a Vaccine Program Against an Emerging Influenza Pandemic—United States
Estimating the Potential Effects of a Vaccine Program Against an Emerging Influenza Pandemic—United States
Background. Human illness from influenza A(H7N9) was identified in March 2013, and candidate vaccine viruses were soon developed. To understand factors that may impact influenza vaccination programs, we developed a model to evaluate hospitalizations and deaths averted considering various scenarios. Methods. We utilized a model incorporating epidemic curves with clinical …