Vaccinated People Aren't the only Ones Who Benefit From the Flu Shot, Study Finds

Vaccinated people aren't the only ones who benefit from the flu shot, study finds

University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health scientists report that seasonal influenza vaccination prevented 32.9% to 41.5% of infections in a simulated population, extending protection even to some unvaccinated residents.

Influenza Vaccination: Direct and Indirect Impact

Key TakeawaysInfluenza vaccination at 40% effectiveness can avert 32.9% to 41.5% of cases, benefiting both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.Agent-based modeling emphasizes pharmacists' role in promoting community immunity and highlights the importance of child vaccination.Integrating pharmacies into vaccination campaigns can prevent millions of flu cases and yield substantial economic savings.High transmissibility requires additional publ…

University of Pittsburgh Study Finds Flu Vaccines Prevent Up to 41.5 Percent of Infections in Simulated Communities

A recent study conducted by researchers at the Universi […]