Reducing vaccine preventable diseases in children: using national active hospital-based surveillance to evaluate and improve immunisation program performance [ 2016 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Kristine Macartney (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Christopher Blyth ,  A/Pr Julie Leask ,  A/Pr Nicholas Wood ,  A/Pr Thomas Snelling
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Brief description This proposal aims to evaluate and improve upon immunisation policy and programs for the prevention of severe childhood influenza and pertussis. Using our successful Paediatric Active Enhanced Disease Surveillance (PAEDS) network in 6 major children's hospitals across Australia, we will identify gaps in the evidence base needed to better control influenza and pertussis and in particular to ensure programs are delivered in such a way so as to address health inequalities.

Funding Amount $1,049,916.00

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health