The Interseasonal Resurgence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Australian Children Following the Reduction of Coronavirus Disease 2019–Related Public Health Measures

Foley, David A.; Yeoh, Daniel K; Minney‐Smith, Cara A; Martin, Andrew C.; Mace, Ariel O; Sikazwe, Chisha; Le, Huong Thu; Levy, Avram; Moore, Hannah C; Blyth, Christopher C

doi:10.1093/cid/ciaa1906

Cited by 285 publications

(337 citation statements)

References 4 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

289

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…The current situation, in which a lower incidence of influenza and RSV is occurring in a forced way by NPIs, could mimic the production of more intense epidemics after mild winters (Figure 1). As an example, early reports from New Zealand, Australia and recently France, showed an "out of season" presentation of RSV in children, with unusual epidemic features [14]. Susceptible population (solid green line) declines in autumn due to vaccination campaigns, and later, in winter, due to natural infection.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Distancing, Lockdown and the Wide Use of Mask; A Magic Solution or a Double-Edged Sword for Respiratory Viruses Epidemiology?

et al. 2021

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The use of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), such as social distancing, lockdowns and the massive use of masks, have not only largely prevented the spread of SARS-CoV-2, but also of other respiratory viruses such as influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This decrease has been so high that, in most countries, the influenza and RSV epidemic has not occurred. Far from being a beneficial fact, this can be problematic, since the absence of circulation of certain pathogens can lead to a decrease in herd immunity against them. This can promote the rise of more serious, longer-lasting epidemics that start sooner. To alleviate the collateral effects that may occur due to the decrease in circulation of viruses such as influenza, it is necessary to increase the production of influenza vaccines, carry out mass vaccination campaigns and focus on vaccinating the main drivers of this virus, children.

show abstract

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Distancing, Lockdown and the Wide Use of Mask; A Magic Solution or a Double-Edged Sword for Respiratory Viruses Epidemiology?

et al. 2021

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…10 In Australia, there was a significant increase in cases of respiratory syncytial viruses as the restrictions were lifted. 11 The goal in Finland was to keep schools open and restrict the spread of COVID-19 by implementing the test, track, and used less personal protection and did not change behavior. 13 However, it is clear that the SARS-CoV-2 is more contagious and causes higher morbidity and mortality among adults than influenza.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Influenza season 2020–2021 did not begin in Finland despite the looser social restrictions during the second wave of COVID‐19: A nationwide register study

Kuitunen

2021

Journal of Medical Virology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The nationwide lockdowns ended influenza seasons rapidly in Northern Hemisphere in Spring 2020. The strategy during the second wave was to minimize the restrictions set for children. Children spread influenza and therefore simultaneous influenza and COVID‐19 surges were feared. The aim of this report is to analyze the epidemiology of influenza season 2020–2021 in Finland. Data for this retrospective register‐based study were gathered from the National Infectious Disease Register, all laboratory‐confirmed influenza cases from August 2017 to March 2021 were included. The positive influenza findings were stratified by age, and incidences per 100 000 persons were calculated. Only 41 influenza A and B cases have been reported in this season from August 2020 to March 2021, which adds up to an incidence of 0.9 per 100 000 person‐years. In the three preceding years, the numbers and corresponding incidences from August to March were 12 461 (282 per 100 000 person‐years) in 2019–2020, 15 276 (346 per 100 000 person‐years) in 2018–2019, and 33 659 (761 per 100 000 person‐years) in 2017–2018. Nonpharmaceutical interventions combined with the lockdown measures interrupted the influenza season in Finland in March 2020. Despite looser restrictions, alongside traveling restrictions and facial masks, failing to prevent the spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus, these restrictions have proved to be effective against seasonal influenza.

show abstract

“…Non‐pharmaceutical interventions used to contain SARS‐CoV‐2 circulation have also disrupted the classic circulation pattern of other respiratory pathogens, in particular enveloped viruses such as RSV, influenza, human metapneumovirus or parainfluenza viruses, but not that for non‐enveloped viruses such as rhinovirus. In many countries, a dramatic decrease in the incidence of RSV cases and associated hospitalizations among infants and young children has been documented [10]. However, in parts of the world in which COVID restrictions have been relaxed, such as Australia (Figure 1), South Africa, France or Florida in the US, a change in RSV circulation from winter to summer has been observed.…”

Section: Sanofi‐pasteur Satellite Symposiummentioning

confidence: 99%

Satellite Symposia

2021

Pediatric Pulmonology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The Interseasonal Resurgence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Australian Children Following the Reduction of Coronavirus Disease 2019–Related Public Health Measures

Cited by 285 publications

References 4 publications

Social Distancing, Lockdown and the Wide Use of Mask; A Magic Solution or a Double-Edged Sword for Respiratory Viruses Epidemiology?

Social Distancing, Lockdown and the Wide Use of Mask; A Magic Solution or a Double-Edged Sword for Respiratory Viruses Epidemiology?

Influenza season 2020–2021 did not begin in Finland despite the looser social restrictions during the second wave of COVID‐19: A nationwide register study

Satellite Symposia

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About