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Mark Armstrong1, Josh Francis2, Jenny Robson3

  • 1Infectious Diseases Unit, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|January 4, 2019
PubMed

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The Q fever vaccine, licensed for adults, shows promise for children. Vaccination was feasible and safe in pediatric cases, suggesting its potential for protecting children at high risk of Coxiella burnetii infection.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vaccinology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Q fever, caused by Coxiella burnetii, presents significant health risks.
  • The only registered Q fever vaccine is not licensed for individuals under 15 due to limited pediatric data.
  • Australia has unique experience with Q fever vaccination in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the safety and feasibility of Q fever vaccination in children under 15 in Australia.
  • To assess adverse effects and outcomes of pediatric Q fever vaccination.
  • To inform future vaccination strategies for children at risk of Q fever.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records for children (<15 years) who received the Q fever vaccine.
  • Data collection included risk factors, vaccination procedures, dosage, and adverse events.
  • Informed consent was obtained from guardians for data abstraction.

Main Results:

  • Twelve pediatric cases of Q fever vaccination were identified.
  • Vaccination was feasible, with weight-based dosing adjustments for younger children.
  • No significant adverse effects were reported following vaccination.

Conclusions:

  • Q fever vaccination appears safe and feasible in children.
  • Consideration of the vaccine is warranted for pediatric cases at high risk of infection.
  • Further prospective studies and expanded registries are needed to confirm efficacy and safety in all age groups.
Abstract

Keywords:
AustraliaCoxiella burnetiiQ feverbacterial vaccineschildvaccination

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