Rate-difference method proved satisfactory in estimating the influenza burden in primary care visits.

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Published in J Clin Epidemiol on May 20, 2008

Authors

Angelique G S C Jansen1, Elisabeth A M Sanders, Jacco Wallinga, Eelke J Groen, Anton M van Loon, Arno W Hoes, Eelko Hak

Author Affiliations

1: Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands. a.g.s.c.jansen@umcutrecht.nl

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