Froes F, Diniz A, Robalo Cordeiro C, Serrado M, Ramalho de Almeida A. Consensus document for the prevention of respiratory infections in adults.
Rev Port Pneumol 2014;
20:111-4. [PMID:
24613252 DOI:
10.1016/j.rppneu.2014.02.001]
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Abstract
Infectious diseases are one of the principle causes of morbidity, mortality and drain on health resources worldwide. In recent years there has been an increase in the impact of respiratory infections, particularly in the Portuguese population. It is for this reason that the Portuguese Respiratory Society has presented a series of recommendations for the prevention of respiratory infections in adults. These recommendations include both general measures and vaccinations for flu and pneumococcal pneumonia.
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