Influenza-Associated Medical Visits Prevented by Influenza Vaccination in Young Children in Thailand, 2012

Influenza-Associated Medical Visits Prevented by Influenza Vaccination in Young Children in Thailand, 2012–2014

Published:2020-07-24 Issue:3 Volume:10 Page:349-351
ISSN:2048-7207
Container-title:Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
language:en
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Author:

Rolfes Melissa A¹,Olsen Sonja J¹,Kittikraisak Wanitchaya²,Suntarattiwong Piyarat³,Klungthong Chonticha⁴,Ellison Damon⁴,Mott Joshua A²,Chotpitayasunondh Tawee³

Affiliation:

1. Influenza Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

2. Influenza Program, Thailand Ministry of Public Health–US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Collaboration, Nonthaburi, Thailand

3. Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok, Thailand

4. US Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangkok, Thailand

Abstract

Abstract Despite recommendations, few children aged 6–35 months in Thailand receive seasonal influenza vaccination. Using previously estimated incidence and vaccine effectiveness data from the period 2012–2014, we estimate that up to 121 000 medical visits could be prevented each year with 50% coverage and expanded recommendations to children aged <5 years.

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Infectious Diseases,General Medicine,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Link

http://academic.oup.com/jpids/article-pdf/10/3/349/36872621/piaa076.pdf

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