Infectious Disease
Influenza – Fact or Fiction
Influenza is a highly contagious viral respiratory infection which can result in severe illness leading to hospitalization and death. This series of Fact or Fiction articles discuss key facts relating to the clinical burden of influenza, the relationship between influenza and cardiovascular events, seasonality and patterns of influenza infection, and the role of influenza vaccines.
DURATION
15 min
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
0
ACCREDITATION
Unaccredited
EXPIRY DATE
2024-08-29
Influenza is a highly contagious viral respiratory infection which can result in severe illness leading to hospitalization and death. This series of Fact or Fiction articles discuss key facts relating to the clinical burden of influenza, the relationship between influenza and cardiovascular events, seasonality and patterns of influenza infection, and the role of influenza vaccines.
This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from Sanofi.
Faculty
The program is reviewed by Dr. Sofia Nastis, MD, CCFP