A case-control study of rotavirus vaccine effectiveness against gastroenteritis hospitalisation of children in the NT [ 2009 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Ross Andrews (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Carl Kirkwood ,  A/Pr Thomas Snelling ,  Dr Rob Roseby ,  Prof Jonathan Carapetis

Brief description Almost 1 out of 5 children in remote Aboriginal communities are hospitalised with diarrhoea caused by rotavirus. This study will evaluate the impact of rotavirus vaccination in preventing these hospitalisations. In addition to making sure that vaccination works and that those at highest risk are receiving the benefits, it will assess the indirect impact against other causes of diarrhoea providing, critical information relevant to the vaccine's broader introduction in developing country settings.

Funding Amount $AUD 465,859.96

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant