Alternative pneumococcal vaccination schedules for infants in Fiji and pneumococcal epidemiology [ 2008 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Fiona Russell (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Michael Cole (Funded by)

Brief description The aim of this study is to find a safe and epidemiologically appropriate pneumococcal vaccination strategy for resource poor countries. A single, blind open-label randomized Phase II study is underway in Fiji documenting the safety, immunogenicity and impact on pneumococcal carriage of various pneumococcal vaccination regimens combining 1, 2, or 3 doses of 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) in infancy followed by a single booster dose of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.

Funding Amount $AUD 50,214.50

Funding Scheme NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Notes Medical Postgraduate Scholarship