Among 33,000 preschool children in the UK (who received at least one prescription of amoxicillin) there were ~15% fewer amoxicillin prescriptions given during the influenza season to children who had received the live attenuated influenza vaccine than among children who were not vaccinated. This suggests that flu vaccination may lead to a reduction in excess, inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics for influenza in children.
Full Citation:
Hardelid P, Ghebremichael-Weldeselassie Y, Whitaker H et al.. 2018. Effectiveness of live attenuated influenza vaccine in preventing amoxicillin prescribing in preschool children: A self-controlled case series study. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 73(3).
Title of Article: Effectiveness of live attenuated influenza vaccine in preventing amoxicillin prescribing in preschool children: A self-controlled case series study
Author(s): Hardelid P, Ghebremichael-Weldeselassie Y, Whitaker H et al.
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Name: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Publication Volume: 73(3)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29228207/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1093/jac/dkx463
Topics: Antibiotic Resistance | Global Issues
Disease Vaccines: Influenza
Countries: United Kingdom
WHO Regions: Europe