Tracking vaccine-preventable illnesses in children
IP21-002, Enhanced Surveillance to Assess Vaccine Preventable Enteric and Respiratory Virus Illnesses
This study is looking at how well vaccines protect kids from stomach and lung illnesses by talking to families in Seattle and testing samples, so we can better understand how these diseases spread and how vaccines can help keep children healthy.
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-11046480 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on monitoring and assessing the impact of vaccines on enteric and respiratory illnesses in children. It involves enrolling children from hospitals and clinics in the Seattle area to gather data on the prevalence of these illnesses and the effectiveness of vaccines like influenza and rotavirus. Families will be interviewed to collect health information and vaccine history, and samples will be tested for various pathogens. The study aims to improve understanding of how these diseases spread and how vaccines can help prevent them.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include children who are patients at Seattle Children's Hospital or affiliated clinics, particularly those experiencing respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who are adults or those who do not reside in 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 vaccine-preventable diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research has shown success in tracking vaccine effectiveness and disease prevalence, indicating that this approach is both tested and valuable.
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.