Influenza in Latin America: A report from the Global Influenza Initiative (GII)

•Most Latin American countries have seasonal influenza policies in place (73).•Influenza seasonality in tropical Latin America often challenges optimal vaccination (86).•Influenza surveillance has improved in Latin America since 2009, but more is needed (85).•Standardization of case definitions is recommended across Latin American countries (84).•Seasonal influenza vaccination during pregnancy is increasing in Latin America (76).