Tracking the impact of vaccines on children's respiratory and stomach viruses
IP21-002 US Enhanced Surveillance Network to Assess Burden, Natural History, and Effectiveness of Vaccines to Prevent Enteric and Respiratory Viruses in Children
This study is working with children's hospitals across the U.S. to see how well vaccines protect kids from different viruses that can make them sick, like norovirus and COVID-19, so we can make better health recommendations for kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10669091 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a network of pediatric hospitals across the United States to monitor and assess the effectiveness of vaccines against various respiratory and gastrointestinal viruses in children. By conducting active surveillance in emergency departments and inpatient settings, the study will gather data on infections caused by viruses such as norovirus, rotavirus, and SARS-CoV-2, as well as healthy controls. The findings will help inform vaccine recommendations and public health strategies to improve children's health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include children under 18 years of age who are seeking healthcare for respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing any symptoms or do not seek healthcare for viral infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved vaccine recommendations and better protection for children against serious viral infections.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar surveillance approaches, indicating the potential for impactful findings in this area.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Staat, Mary a — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Staat, Mary 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.