Author:
Hu Tianyan,Podmore Bélène,Barnett Rosemarie,Beier Dominik,Galetzka Wolfgang,Qizilbash Nawab,Haeckl Dennis,Weaver Jessica,Boellinger Timo,Mihm Sarah,Petigara Tanaz
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Acute otitis media (AOM) remains a common infection in children despite the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines. This study estimated AOM incidence rates (IRs) over time in children < 16 years old in Germany following PCV13 introduction.
Methods
AOM episodes were identified in the InGef healthcare claims database from 2014–2019 in children aged < 16 years. Each AOM episode was classified as either simple or recurrent. Recurrent AOM was defined as 3 or more episodes identified within a 6-month period; or 4 or more episodes within a 12-month period with at least one episode in the prior 6 months. AOM-related surgical procedures within 12 months and complications within 21 days of an AOM episode were also identified. Annual IRs were calculated as number of episodes/child-years (CY) at risk. 95% Confidence intervals (95%CI) were calculated using the Wilson method. The Mann–Kendall test was used to assess trends over time.
Results
Between 2014 and 2019, the study population comprised 916,805 children with 327,726 AOM episodes, of which 15% (49,011) of all episodes were identified as recurrent AOM and 85% (278,715) as simple AOM. There were significant declines in AOM (p = 0.003) in the study population overall and in all age groups over the study period; from 101 (95%CI 101–102)/1000 CY to 79 (95%CI 78–80)/1000 CY in the total study population, from 209 (95%CI 206–212)/1000 CY to 147 (95%CI 145–150)/1000 CY in < 2-year-olds, from 239 (95%CI 237–242) to 179 (95%CI 177–182)/1000 CY in 2–4-year-olds, and from 50 (95%CI 49–50) to 38 (95%CI 37–39)/1000 CY in 5–15-year-olds. No significant trends were identified for AOM-related surgical procedures over the study period; however, AOM-related complications overall increased (p = 0.003).
Conclusion
Between 2014 and 2019, AOM incidence overall declined in children aged 0–15 years in Germany. Over the study period, the incidence of complicated AOM cases increased, however the incidence of AOM-related surgical procedures remained constant. Despite the impact of PCV13, the burden associated with AOM in Germany remains substantial.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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