Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccination in Reducing Subsequent Antibiotic Prescribing in Young Children Attending Australian General Practices-A Case-Control Study.

Christopher Gianacas David John MuscatelloSuzanne BloggMartyn KirkPeter McIntyreAllen ChengBette Liu

Published in: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (2022)

Influenza vaccination may substantially reduce antibiotic prescribing among young children. This effect should be considered in the overall assessment of the costs and benefits of childhood influenza vaccination programs.

Keyphrases

primary care
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
healthcare
public health
adverse drug
tertiary care
clinical evaluation