Identifying optimal age groups for influenza vaccination as a transmission-limiting strategy to reduce the impact of influenza in Hong Kong

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Project Title
Identifying optimal age groups for influenza vaccination as a transmission-limiting strategy to reduce the impact of influenza in Hong Kong
Principal Investigator
Dr Tsang, Kam Lun Tim   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Cowling Benjamin John   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
24
Start Date
2020-10-01
Amount
889000
Conference Title
Identifying optimal age groups for influenza vaccination as a transmission-limiting strategy to reduce the impact of influenza in Hong Kong
Presentation Title
Keywords
bayesian inference, influenza, mathematical modeling, vaccine strategy
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
05190097
Grant Type
HMRF Research Fellowship Scheme
Funding Year
2020
Status
On-going
Objectives
To estimate and optimize the effectiveness of vaccination strategies targeting specific age groups in Hong Kong.