Short-term risks of influenza and COVID-19 following influenza infection: A self-controlled case series study
Influenza infection may temporarily increase susceptibility to COVID-19 while reducing the risk of influenza reinfection. These findings highlight the importance of targeted surveillance and preventive strategies during influenza peaks to mitigate subsequent COVID-19 burden.
Authors
- Yunping Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4424-1936)
- Xiao Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1128-4099)
- Gang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2108-5456)
- J.C.M. Li
- Yanlin Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5477-6402)
- Wei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7973-6242)
- Yang Liu
- Jing Du (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1142-0433)
- Ying Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9774-0069)
- Chao Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3243-3244)
Institutions
- Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108221
- Primary Topic
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Capital Health Research and Development of Special Fund
- National Key Research and Development Program of China