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Abstract
Ruben, FL, Ehreth J.
"Maritime health: a case for preventing
influenza on the high seas," International
Maritime Health, 2002,
53(1-4):36-42.
For decades cruise ships have been recognized as foci for diarrheal
illness. More recently influenza has been added to the list of diseases
for which people on cruise ships are at risk. Influenza is a business
risk involving cruise ship operating and litigation costs and
travelers' loss in value. Immunizing the crews could be one way to
prevent introduction and spread of influenza on cruise ships. A
cost-effectiveness analysis for vaccination of crews on cruise ships
was conducted showing that it is not only cost-effective but it is cost
savings.
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