Influenza vaccines: the key to disease prevention and control.

摘要

Ben Franklin wrote, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." More recently, Sen. Tom Harkin, chairman of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee said, "America's healthcare sys-. tem is in crisis because we systematically neglect wellness and prevention." A discussion of influenza vaccination and its benefits is highlighted by these statements. Influenza vaccine is a safe and effective method to control this important infection.