Tracking viruses that cause respiratory and stomach illnesses in children.
IP21-002, Enhanced Surveillance Network for Enteric and Respiratory Viruses in Children: Assessing Disease Burden, Natural History, and Vaccine Effectiveness
This study is looking at how viral infections like colds and stomach bugs affect kids' health, and it aims to gather information to see how well vaccines can help prevent hospital visits, so we can keep children healthier and ready to tackle new viruses as they come along.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10674572 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the impact of viral infections, specifically acute respiratory infections and gastroenteritis, on children's health. It aims to establish a network of institutions to gather data on the burden of these diseases and assess how effective vaccines are in preventing hospitalizations and medical visits. By monitoring these illnesses, the research will also be able to quickly adapt to study new viral threats as they emerge. This work builds on two decades of previous studies that have influenced vaccination guidelines for children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children who are at risk of viral respiratory infections and gastroenteritis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not children or those who do not have a history of viral infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved vaccine strategies and better health outcomes for children by reducing the incidence of serious viral infections.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in this area has successfully informed vaccination practices and public health policies, indicating a strong foundation for this ongoing work.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- University of Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weinberg, Geoffrey Alan — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Weinberg, Geoffrey Alan
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.