Who Should Get Influenza Vaccine When Not All Can?

Rather than thinking only about saving the most lives when considering vaccine rationing strategies, a better approach would be to maximize individuals' life span and opportunity to reach life goals.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2006-05, Vol.312 (5775), p.854-855
Main Authors: Emanuel, Ezekiel J., Wertheimer, Alan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bioethics
Children
Disease control
Influenza
Influenza vaccines
Influenza virus
Mortality
Older adults
Pandemics
Policy Forums
Prioritization
Public health
Rationing
Vaccination
Vaccines
Viruses
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Summary:Rather than thinking only about saving the most lives when considering vaccine rationing strategies, a better approach would be to maximize individuals' life span and opportunity to reach life goals.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.1125347