Influenza-Associated Medical Visits Prevented by Influenza Vaccination in Young Children in Thailand, 2012–2014. (24th July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rolfes, Melissa A; Olsen, Sonja J; Kittikraisak, Wanitchaya; Suntarattiwong, Piyarat; Klungthong, Chonticha; Ellison, Damon; Mott, Joshua A; Chotpitayasunondh, Tawee
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. Volume 10:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: 349
• Page End: 351
• Publication Date: 2020-07-24
• Subjects: burden -- children -- influenza -- Thailand -- vaccine effectiveness; Communicable diseases in children -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.929
• DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piaa076
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2048-7193

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.