Influenza outbreaks in nursing homes with high vaccination coverage in Navarre, Spain, 2011/12

Euro Surveill. 2012 Apr 5;17(14):20141.

Abstract

In the 2011/12 season, three influenza outbreaks were studied in nursing homes with high vaccination coverage in Navarre, Spain. Attack rates ranged from 2.9% to 67%. Influenza A/Stockholm/18/2011(H3N2) virus strain was isolated from the three outbreaks. Vaccination should be complemented with other hygiene measures in nursing homes. Early detection of influenza outbreaks in nursing homes can aid in their control.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Female
  • Homes for the Aged
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs
  • Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype / immunology
  • Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype / isolation & purification*
  • Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Influenza, Human / diagnosis
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology*
  • Influenza, Human / microbiology
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nursing Homes
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Seasons
  • Spain / epidemiology
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data*

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines