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New flu vaccination guidance boosts protection for our most vulnerable

Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has provided new guidance, recommending that older adults should receive enhanced influenza vaccines (EIVs) over standard-dose versions, to better protect against immunosenescence. The annual influenza outbreak is a significant health risk, especially for the elderly, with over 12,000 hospitalizations and around 3,500 deaths each year. All approved EIVs were found to be equally effective, allowing for cost-effective choices and potential supply stability.

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