Impact of universal vaccination with the 7-valent conjugate pneumocccal vaccine (PCV7) in Hong Kong on the incidence of pneumonia hospitalization and carriage in children
Grant Data
Project Title
Impact of universal vaccination with the 7-valent conjugate pneumocccal vaccine (PCV7) in Hong Kong on the incidence of pneumonia hospitalization and carriage in children
Principal Investigator
Dr Chiu, Susan Shui Seng
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Ho Pak Leung
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Cheung Stephen Chi Wai
(Co-Investigator)
Mr Wong Hing Sang
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
42
Start Date
2010-07-01
Completion Date
2013-12-31
Amount
1598474
Conference Title
Impact of universal vaccination with the 7-valent conjugate pneumocccal vaccine (PCV7) in Hong Kong on the incidence of pneumonia hospitalization and carriage in children
Keywords
children, conjugate pneumococcal vaccine, disease burden, hospitalization
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
CHP-CE-06
Grant Type
Centre for Health Protection
Funding Year
2009
Status
Completed