Journal: J Infect Dis
Lead Author: Ohmit, et al.
Original date of publication: 05/15/2015
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25416812/
Keywords: childreneffectivenessfluinfluenzaseasonal influenza vaccinevariants
Full Author List: Suzanne E Ohmit, Joshua G Petrie, Ryan E Malosh, Alicia M Fry, Mark G Thompson, Arnold S Monto
Lead Author: Ohmit, et al.
Original date of publication: 05/15/2015
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25416812/
Summary Context
This Italian study found that full vaccination against flu increased chances of acquiring the flu, and that prior year vaccination was damaging to the present year shot’s efficacy.
Comments
This study found that in kids under 9, the risk of developing inflienza is higher for the fully vaccinated rather than partially vaccinated.
Abstract or Results, Key Passages
“Prior vaccination appears to modify VE by both residual protection and reduced vaccine response.”
Keywords: childreneffectivenessfluinfluenzaseasonal influenza vaccinevariants
Full Author List: Suzanne E Ohmit, Joshua G Petrie, Ryan E Malosh, Alicia M Fry, Mark G Thompson, Arnold S Monto
