Hospitalizations for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 among Maori and Pacific Islanders, New Zealand.
Community transmission of influenza A pandemic (H1N1) 2009 was followed by high rates of hospital admissions in the Wellington region of New Zealand, particularly among Maori and Pacific Islanders. These findings may help health authorities anticipate the effects of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in other communities.
Verrall
Ayesha
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Capital and Coast District Health Board, Wellington, New Zealand.
Norton
Katherine
K
Rooker
Serena
S
Dee
Stephen
S
Olsen
Leeanne
L
Tan
Chor Ee
CE
Paull
Sharon
S
Allen
Richard
R
Blackmore
Timothy K
TK
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D053118:Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000453:epidemiology*; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009520:New Zealand / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult