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Influenza vaccination and prevention of antimicrobial resistance

Susanna Esposito1, Nicola Principi2,

  • 1a Pediatric Clinic, Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences , Università degli Studi di Perugia , Perugia , Italy.

Expert Review of Vaccines
|September 28, 2018
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Influenza vaccination can reduce antibiotic use by preventing infections and associated bacterial complications. This strategy is key to controlling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and lowering healthcare costs.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global threat driven by drug misuse.
  • Antimicrobial drugs are frequently prescribed for influenza and its complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the role of influenza vaccination in reducing antibiotic consumption.
  • To explore the potential of influenza immunization as a strategy to combat AMR.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and expert commentary on influenza vaccine effectiveness.
  • Analysis of the link between influenza, antibiotic prescriptions, and AMR development.

Main Results:

  • Influenza vaccination significantly reduces the risk of influenza illness across all age groups.
  • Vaccination may decrease secondary bacterial infections, thereby lowering antibiotic prescriptions.

Conclusions:

  • Influenza vaccines offer a viable approach to reduce antibiotic use and mitigate AMR.
  • Widespread adoption of influenza vaccination can yield substantial public health and economic benefits by limiting AMR.
Keywords:
Antibioticsantimicrobial resistanceinfluenzainfluenza vaccinationinfluenza viruses

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