Influenza vaccine use reduces antibiotic use

Use of LAIV (live attenuated influenza virus) in healthy adults ages 18 to 65 reduced antibiotic use by 43% to 47%.

Nichol K, Lind A, Karen K, Murdoch M, et al. The Effectiveness of Vaccination Against Influenza in Healthy, Working Adults. NEJM. 1995; 333(14): 889-93. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199510053331401

Title: The Effectiveness of Vaccination Against Influenza in Healthy, Working Adults
Publication: NEJM
Publication Date: 1995
Authors: Nichol K, Lind A, Karen K, Murdoch M, et al.
Volume & Issue: Volume 333, Issue 14
Pages: 889-93
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