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In Australia the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) is administered at 2, 4 and 6 months of age, with no booster dose.
Increased numbers of children presenting with febrile adverse events following trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV) were noted in Australia in 2010.
Males are generally more susceptible to respiratory infections; however, there are few data on the physiological responses to such infections in males and...
Influenza is major cause of paediatric hospitalisation. Influenza vaccine was offered to all children aged 6-59 months resident in Western Australia in 2008
How Influenza outbreaks during mass gatherings have been rarely described, and detailed virologic assessment is lacking.
To assess the immunogenicity and safety of a 2009 influenza A(H1N1) vaccine in children.
The rapid diagnosis of influenza is critical in optimizing clinical management. Rapid antigen tests have decreased sensitivity in detecting pandemic influenza.
Children in low-mid income countries, and First Nations children in high-income countries, experience disproportionately high rates of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae infections and diseases including pneumonia and otitis media.
Perth children are being asked to volunteer for an important national study to test the effectiveness of an influenza vaccine in children.
Citation: O'Moore M, Jones B, Hickie M, …….. Marsh JA, Wood N. National pharmacovigilance of seasonal influenza vaccines in Australia. Med J Aust.