Abstract
The Canadian province of Ontario introduced universal influenza immunization in 2000, offering free vaccines to the entire population. We compared changes in rates of influenza-associated respiratory antibiotic prescriptions before and after universal immunization in Ontario with corresponding changes in other provinces. Universal influenza immunization is associated with reduced influenza-associated antibiotic prescriptions.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Drug Prescriptions / statistics & numerical data
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial
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Drug Utilization
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Health Surveys
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Humans
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Immunization Programs* / statistics & numerical data
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Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage*
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Influenza Vaccines / immunology
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Influenza, Human / prevention & control*
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Mass Vaccination / statistics & numerical data*
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Ontario
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Prescription Drugs / therapeutic use
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Influenza Vaccines
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Prescription Drugs