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Smoking may increase the risk of hospitalization due to influenza

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2016

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Pere Godoy, Jesús Castilla, José María Mayoral, Miguel Delgado‐Rodríguez, Vicente Martín, Jenaro Astray, Núria Soldevila, Fernando Gónzález‐Candelas, Ady Castro, Maretva Baricot,
European Journal of Public Health

Abstract

Smoking may increase the risk of hospitalization in smokers and ex-smokers when infected by the influenza virus. Smoking prevention could reduce hospitalizations. Influenza vaccination is recommended for smokers.

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