Influenza in India-can COWIN model help?
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20223245Keywords:
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Globally, the Influenza virus contributes a substantial burden of morbidity and mortality among the pediatric population causing 10% of respiratory hospitalization in children <18 years of age.1 Influenza virus hits India mainly in June-September and November-February.References
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