Is there any new information regarding apparent lower efficacy of LAIV as compared with TIV in adults?
Both TIV and LAIV have been demonstrated to be effective in children and adults. However, data directly comparing the efficacy or effectiveness of these two types of influenza vaccines are limited and insufficient to identify whether one vaccine might offer a clear advantage over the other in certain settings or populations. For a more detailed discussion on this topic please refer to page 25 of the ACIP recommendations for the 2010-2011 influenza season [1.11MB – 68 pages].
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