Immunogenicity of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccination among Indigenous Australian adolescents and adults [ 2010 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Susan Skull (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Paul Licciardi ,  Ms Anne Balloch ,  Prof Edward Mulholland

Brief description Multiple doses of pneumococcal vaccine are recommended for Indigenous Australians under a unique schedule aimed at reducing high rates of pneumococcal disease. However, disease rates have not reduced after several years of the program. This study examines a key, previously unstudied explanation for the lack of disease reduction in this population: that repeated vaccination could produce suboptimal protection against disease. It will provide evidence to underpin future vaccination policy.

Funding Amount $AUD 674,738.64

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant