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Am J Infect Control. 2014 Apr;42(4):450-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2013.11.012.
Influenza-like illness and presenteeism among school employees.
de Perio MA1, Wiegand DM2, Brueck SE2.
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Abstract
We determined the prevalence of influenza-like illness (ILI) among employees of a suburban Ohio school district. In a survey of 412 of 841 employees (49%), 120 (29%) reported ILI symptoms during the school year, and 92 (77%) reported working while ill. Age ≥50 years and asthma were significantly associated with reporting of ILI symptoms. Encouraging school employees to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine and to stay home when ill should be part of a comprehensive influenza prevention strategy.
Published by Mosby, Inc.
KEYWORDS:
ILI, Teachers
PMID:
24679576
[PubMed - in process]
Influenza-like illness and presenteeism among school employees.
de Perio MA1, Wiegand DM2, Brueck SE2.
Author information
Abstract
We determined the prevalence of influenza-like illness (ILI) among employees of a suburban Ohio school district. In a survey of 412 of 841 employees (49%), 120 (29%) reported ILI symptoms during the school year, and 92 (77%) reported working while ill. Age ≥50 years and asthma were significantly associated with reporting of ILI symptoms. Encouraging school employees to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine and to stay home when ill should be part of a comprehensive influenza prevention strategy.
Published by Mosby, Inc.
KEYWORDS:
ILI, Teachers
PMID:
24679576
[PubMed - in process]
