Dearth of influenza among older adults admitted with respiratory symptoms in Malaysia during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in 2021

• Main Authors: Tan, Maw Pin, Leong, Chee Loon, Pang, Yong Kek, Razali, Rizah Mazzuin, Ismail, Ahmad Izuanuddin, Sam, I-Ching, Abdul Rani, Rosilawati, Chong, Jennifer, Mohd Zim, Mohd Arif, Musa, Aisya Natasya, Leong, Jia Hui, Idris, Salmah, Khor, Jean, Cheong, Adelina, El Guerche-Seblain, Clotilde, Hasmukharay, Kejal, Arumugam, Minalosani, Khalid, Khairil Erwan, Ismail, Ismaliza, Cheah, Wee Kooi
• Format: Article
• Published: Frontiers Media 2022
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/40804/

Influenza is a common respiratory virus which leads to over 400,000 annual deaths globally. Mortality from influenza is highest among those aged 75 years and over living in Africa and Southeast Asia. ObjectiveTo determine the burden of influenza among older adults presenting to public hospitals with...