In addition, “there may be other covariates that we were not able to measure because we don't have documentation in the chart,” she said.
Despite such limitations, Dr. Wilson said that the findings support the notion of considering secondhand smoke exposure in risk stratification for children admitted with influenza. “Greater efforts are needed to help parents eliminate their children's exposure to secondhand smoke,” she said. “Parents of children with chronic illness should be aware of the risk of secondhand smoke exposure, and children exposed to secondhand smoke should be a priority group for influenza immunization.”
'Children exposed to secondhand smoke should be a priority group for influenza immunization.'
Source DR. WILSON