Epidemiology and seasonality of human parainfluenza serotypes 1-3 in Australian children.
Daniel R L GreiffAlice Patterson-RobertChristopher C BlythKathryn GlassHannah Catherine MoorePublished in: Influenza and other respiratory viruses (2021)
PIV-1 and 3 are significant contributors towards infant respiratory hospitalisations. Interventions should prioritise children in the first 6 months of life, with respect to the observed autumn PIV-1 and spring PIV-3 activity peaks. Continued surveillance of all serotypes and investigation into PIV-1 and 3 interventions should be prioritised.