Study Reveals Flu Vaccine Prevents Up to 14 Cases Per 100 Children, Highlights Importance of Vaccination
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that the childhood influenza vaccine can prevent between 9 and 14 cases of flu per 100 children vaccinated. Researchers at Harvard Medical School analyzed insurance claims for children aged two to five years over five flu seasons, excluding the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 seasons due to COVID-19 confounding factors. The study found that vaccination rates were higher among children with autumn birthdays compared to those with summer birthdays, correlating with lower influenza diagnosis rates. The study coincides with discussions in the UK about the role of community pharmacies in delivering childhood vaccinations. 
