Impact of influenza, pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccination on antibiotic use

Duration: Nov 2021 - Dec 2022

Background
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing threat to global health. Vaccination against infectious diseases can prevent infections and decrease antibiotic use and AMR.

Aim
- Gaining insight into the impact of vaccination on antibiotic use.
- Propose best-practice methods to collect antibiotic use data in vaccine research.

Methods
We will update two existing literature reviews on vaccination and antibiotic usage and perform a systematic literature review and meta-analysis including influenza, pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccination. We will also review the antibiotic use data collection methods in vaccine trials.

Results
The results of this study will be published in a scientific article and presented at an international conference (OPTIONS for the Control of Influenza XI).