Economic burden of influenza-associated hospitalizations and outpatient visits in Bangladesh during 2010

Understanding the costs of influenza‐associated illness in Bangladesh may help health authorities assess the cost‐effectiveness of influenza prevention programs. We estimated the annual economic burden of influenza‐associated hospitalizations and outpatient visits in Bangladesh.

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