Real-world effectiveness of influenza vaccination amongst children aged under 5 in a tropical setting

Journal of Infection 2026 Open access

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Authors: LiangEn Wee, Reen Wan Li Ho, Jue Tao Lim, Soon Kok Lim, Calvin Chiew, Rong Li, J T C Li, Chee Fu Yung, Chia Yin Chong, Vernon Lee, David Chien Boon Lye, Kelvin Bryan Tan
DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2026.106771
Cited by: 1
References: 33

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Information on influenza vaccine-effectiveness amongst children in tropical regions with year-round influenza transmission remains scarce. We evaluated real-world influenza vaccine-effectiveness in a tropical setting amongst children aged under 5. METHODS: Population-based retrospective cohort study, including all Singaporean children aged under 5, from 1st May 2022-30th April 2024. Person-time was divided into vaccinated (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Influenza Virus Research Studies Immune responses and vaccinations Respiratory viral infections research

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Infection
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
93
Issue
1
Pages
106771–106771
Publication date
26 May 2026
Language
EN