Tag: influenza

Feb 27 2020

N95 respirators vs surgical masks to prevent transmission of respiratory tract infections to staff in primary care

Radonovich et al. JAMA 2019 Sep 3;322(9):824-33
The advantage of N95 respirators over surgical masks in controlled settings were not demonstrated in preventing staff influenza infection in routine primary care.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1791

Feb 21 2011

Maternal flu vaccination and flu infection in young infants

Eick AA, et al. Maternal influenza vaccination and effect on influenza virus infection in young infants. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2010;0(2010):archpediatrics.2010.192
Maternal influenza vaccination during pregnancy has a limited effect on infant influenza-like illness.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=542