Providing the evidence to guide adult immunisation strategies [ 2013 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Bette Liu (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Anthony Newall ,  Prof Peter McIntyre ,  Prof Raina MacIntyre

Brief description Australia's population is ageing and strategies to improve health in older adults are necessary to prevent an increasing burden on our health system. Adult vaccination is a relatively under-researched area with great potential to prevent disease in the population. This project focuses on four common vaccine preventable disease in adults, herpes zoster (shingles), influenza, invasive pneumococcal disease and pertussis. It will identify what their impact is on the health system and what groups of adults would benefit most from vaccination.

Funding Amount $492,414.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant