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Vaccine-proximate febrile seizures accounted for a small proportion of all febrile seizures hospital presentations

Countries that mandate childhood vaccination without providing no fault compensation schemes could be seen as abrogating the social contract

Public health systems face tensions between individuals and the collective. Parents who selectively vaccinate demonstrate this tension

Respiratory viruses, particularly respiratory syncytial virus and human metapneumovirus, are major contributors to pneumonia in Australian children

Streptococcus pneumoniae causes substantial morbidity and mortality among children. The introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) has the potential to dramatically reduce disease burden. As with any vaccine, it is important to evaluate PCV impact, to help guide decision-making and resource-allocation.

In the warmer tropical regions of WA no seasonality was observed, but overall incidence of LLC presentations were higher

Given the beneficial effect of infant rotavirus vaccination efforts should be taken to optimize rotavirus vaccine coverage in those at highest risk

We explored midwives' attitudes and values regarding maternal and childhood vaccination, their perceived role in vaccine advocacy

No significant associations were found between maternal inactivated influenza vaccine or pertussis vaccination in pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes

Severe hospitalized varicella still occurs with a 1-dose varicella program, although predominantly in unvaccinated children