Hidden flu: study reveals silent spread among hospital staff
NCT ID NCT02868658
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tracked 289 healthcare workers in short-stay hospital wards to see how often they caught the flu, both with and without symptoms. Researchers wanted to understand the hidden spread of flu among staff, which can put vulnerable patients at risk. The findings may help encourage more healthcare workers to get vaccinated.
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Edouard Herriot Hospital; Department of Epidemiology, Hygiene and Public Health
Lyon, 69437, France
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