BCG immunisation to prevent allergy in children: an intervention trial [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Nigel Curtis (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Katie Flanagan ,  A/Pr Susan Donath ,  Prof Andrew Kemp ,  Prof Frank Shann
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Brief description There has been a dramatic rise in allergic diseases (asthma, eczema, food allergy) worldwide and particularly in Australia, with up to 30% of children affected. There is evidence from small studies that BCG immunisation has beneficial effects that prevent an allergic type immune response later in life. In a large randomised trial we will determine whether BCG at birth prevents allergic disease by monitoring eczema and food sensitivity in infancy, both of which predict an allergic predisposition.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,187,260.54

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