Tracking and assessing the impact of vaccines on children's viral illnesses.
IP21-002, Enhanced Surveillance to Assess Vaccine Preventable Enteric and Respiratory Virus Illnesses
This study is looking at how well vaccines work against stomach and respiratory viruses in kids, and it’s for families in the Seattle area who want to help us learn more about these illnesses and the vaccines that protect against them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10674580 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of vaccines against enteric and respiratory viruses in children. It involves active surveillance in hospitals and clinics in the Seattle area, where children will be enrolled to gather data on viral illnesses and vaccine history. Families will provide information through interviews, and biological samples will be collected for testing. The study aims to understand the burden of these illnesses and the effectiveness of vaccines like influenza and rotavirus.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include children visiting emergency departments or hospitals in the Seattle metropolitan area, particularly those with respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who are adults or those living outside the Seattle metropolitan area may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved vaccination strategies and better health outcomes for children by reducing the incidence of viral illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar surveillance approaches for assessing vaccine effectiveness in pediatric populations.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Seattle Children's Hospital — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Englund, Janet a — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Englund, Janet a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.