A modelling simulation study in Germany found that routine influenza vaccination coverage of 55% in children of 6 months to 17 years indirectly reduces influenza infections by 26% in the general population through pronounced herd effects. The study authors conclude that targeting children in influenza vaccination campaigns may not only reduce their individual disease burden, but also that of non-vaccinated individuals.
Full Citation:
Schmidt-Ott R, Molnar D, Anastassopoulou A et al.. 2020. Assessing direct and indirect effects of pediatric influenza vaccination in Germany by individual-based simulations. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics. 16(4).
Title of Article: Assessing direct and indirect effects of pediatric influenza vaccination in Germany by individual-based simulations
Author(s): Schmidt-Ott R, Molnar D, Anastassopoulou A et al.
Publication Year: 2020
Publication Name: Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Publication Volume: 16(4)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31647348/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1080/21645515.2019.1682843
Topics: Health
Disease Vaccines: Influenza
Immunization Terms: Herd effects
Countries: Germany
WHO Regions: Europe