Advances in measuring influenza burden of disease

Lee, Vernon J.; Ho, Zheng Jie Marc; Goh, Ee Hui; Campbell, Harry; Cohen, Cheryl; Cozza, Vanessa; Fitzner, Julia; Jara, Jorge; Krishnan, Anand; Bresee, Joseph S.

doi:10.1111/irv.12533

Cited by 64 publications

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“…10 The incidence of influenza in our study was low compared to the influenza incidence based among ambulatory patients in sub-tropical China 18 and Bangladesh (130 to 170 per 1,000 person-years in 2009 and 2010). 20 The lower influenza incidence in our study might reflect differences in the study populations (health seeking behavior, demographics, nutrition, and medical risk factors) and health system factors (health care accessibility), 3 or study design and methodology (inclusion criteria, case definition, laboratory testing, and estimation approach).…”

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The epidemiology and population-based incidence of influenza in two communities, Bandung District, West Java, Indonesia, 2008-2011

Agustian

Mutyara

Murad

et al. 2019

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Background: Influenza surveillance is important for monitoring influenza virus circulation and disease burden to inform influenza prevention and control measures. The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiology and estimate the incidence of influenza in two small communities in West Java, Indonesia, before and after the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. Methods: A population-based surveillance study in the community health care setting was conducted to estimate the annual incidence of influenza. Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction assay was used for influenza case ascertainment. Results: The mean annual incidence of influenza A and B, adjusted for health care utilization, was 1.6 (95% CI 1.3-2.0) and 0.7 (95% CI: 0.5-1.0) per 1,000 persons, respectively, with the most affected group being young and school-age children. Conclusions: Young and school-age children populations are potential targets for influenza vaccination in Indonesia.

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confidence: 92%

The epidemiology and population-based incidence of influenza in two communities, Bandung District, West Java, Indonesia, 2008-2011

Agustian

Mutyara

Murad

et al. 2019

Preprint

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“…Two manuals have been developed to guide member states’ efforts to measure influenza disease ( 32 ) and economic burden ( 33 ) from data collected through ongoing influenza surveillance. Both manuals are being used by countries, in part, because of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Implementation Plan that has facilitated country-level disease burden estimation in many countries around the world ( 34 ). These efforts have led to recent publications from LMICs, supported by WHO, that provide important influenza disease burden data ( 34 ).…”

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“…Both manuals are being used by countries, in part, because of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Implementation Plan that has facilitated country-level disease burden estimation in many countries around the world ( 34 ). These efforts have led to recent publications from LMICs, supported by WHO, that provide important influenza disease burden data ( 34 ). WHO has also sponsored reviews of influenza-associated disease burden among pregnant women and their infants ( 35 , 36 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Progress and Remaining Gaps in Estimating the Global Disease Burden of Influenza

Bresee¹,

Fitzner²,

Campbell³

et al. 2018

Emerg. Infect. Dis.

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Influenza has long been a global public health priority because of the threat of another global pandemic. Although data are available for the annual burden of seasonal influenza in many developed countries, fewer disease burden data are available for low-income and tropical countries. In recent years, however, the surveillance systems created as part of national pandemic preparedness efforts have produced substantial data on the epidemiology and impact of influenza in countries where data were sparse. These data are leading to greater interest in seasonal influenza, including implementation of vaccination programs. However, a lack of quality data on severe influenza, nonrespiratory outcomes, and high-risk groups, as well as a need for better mathematical models and economic evaluations, are some of the major gaps that remain. These gaps are the focus of multilateral research and surveillance efforts that will strengthen global efforts in influenza control in the future.

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“…Recognising the importance of this data in a country's decision making process, the WHO published "A Manual for Estimating Disease Burden Associated with Seasonal Influenza" to assist countries to undertake influenza burden of disease research. 59 With this contribution as well as that of public health agencies (such as the US and European CDC) forming collaborations with LMICs to strengthen influenza surveillance, laboratory-testing, and capacity for disease burden estimation, more robust data from LMICs is emerging. 60 Similarly, with RSV vaccines on the horizon and to improve the quality of epidemiological data, the RSV Global Epidemiology Network was established with 70 investigators from many LMICs.…”

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Key considerations for successful implementation of maternal immunization programs in low and middle income countries

Krishnaswamy

Lambach

Giles

2019

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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The Maternal Neonatal Tetanus Elimination program is proof of concept for the feasibility and potential for maternal immunization to reduce neonatal mortality particularly in low and middle-income countries. Introduction of any additional vaccine into the antenatal space, such as Influenza and Pertussis, and potentially Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Group B Streptococcus vaccines in the future, requires strengthening of antenatal care and immunization services. Successful implementation also requires robust disease surveillance in pregnant women and neonates and active surveillance for adverse events following immunization to monitor the impact and ensure the safe use of the vaccine. This review outlines five key elements essential for successful implementation of a maternal immunization program focusing particularly on low and middle-income countries. These include; relevant considerations in supporting a decision to undertake a maternal immunization program including knowledge of local disease epidemiology, involvement of the consumer, healthcare provider recommendation, equitable access to maternal vaccination, and systems for disease surveillance, program evaluation and safety monitoring.

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Advances in measuring influenza burden of disease

Cited by 64 publications

References 35 publications

The epidemiology and population-based incidence of influenza in two communities, Bandung District, West Java, Indonesia, 2008-2011

The epidemiology and population-based incidence of influenza in two communities, Bandung District, West Java, Indonesia, 2008-2011

Progress and Remaining Gaps in Estimating the Global Disease Burden of Influenza

Key considerations for successful implementation of maternal immunization programs in low and middle income countries

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