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Influenza vaccine efficacy, effectiveness and impact explained

This document explains 3 general terms that describe how well a vaccine works in any given influenza season: vaccine efficacy, vaccine effectiveness and vaccine impact.

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Influenza vaccine efficacy, effectiveness and impact explained

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