Background Seasonal influenza virus is a common cause of acute lower respiratory infection
(ALRI) in young children. In 2008, we estimated that 20 million influenza-virus-associated …

Background The global burden of disease attributable to seasonal influenza virus in children
is unknown. We aimed to estimate the global incidence of and mortality from lower …

The burden of influenza is unevenly distributed, with more severe outcomes in children
aged< 5 years than older children and adults. In spite of this, immunisation policies for …

Background Influenza illness burden is substantial, particularly among young children, older
adults, and those with underlying conditions. Initiatives are underway to develop better …

Background The global burden of pediatric severe respiratory illness is substantial, and
influenza viruses contribute to this burden. Systematic surveillance and testing for influenza …

Background Human parainfluenza virus (hPIV) is a common virus in childhood acute lower
respiratory infections (ALRI). However, no estimates have been made to quantify the global …

Background Estimates of influenza-associated mortality are important for national and
international decision making on public health priorities. Previous estimates of 250 000–500 …

Background Influenza illness in children causes significant clinical and economic burden.
Although some European countries have adopted influenza immunisation policies for …

Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the predominant viral pathogen associated
with acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) in children who are younger than 5 years. Little …

Summary Background Young people (aged 0–18 years) have been disproportionately
affected by pandemic influenza A H1N1 infection. We aimed to analyse paediatric mortality …