Implementing Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine In Pacific Island Countries
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$181,065.00
Summary
Despite the bacteria, the pneumococcus, being the most common reason why children die from pneumonia worldwide, the uptake of pneumococcal vaccine to prevent this disease has been slow, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. I will work with Pacific governments, the Asia Development Bank Bank, UNICEF and other regional organisations, and health economists to lead the design of the implementation plan of PCV into Pacific island countries.
Translating The Evidence To Practice: Getting The Vaccine Hesitant To Vaccinate
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$177,197.00
Summary
One of the key examples of this poor research translation is the rise of vaccine hesitancy, where the unequivocal evidence base for public health benefit of childhood immunisations has not been translated into vaccination uptake in many areas.This project will partner with primary health care organisations and develop strategies based on pilot research to improve vaccination information to vaccine hesitant parents, to assist with the uptake of this important public health intervention.