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Table 5 Incidence rate ratios (IRR) of hospitalization for bronchiolitis in preterm infants immunized compared to those not immunized with Palivizumab, Rome, Italy 2000-2006

From: Incidence and risk factors of hospitalization for bronchiolitis in preterm children: a retrospective longitudinal study in Italy

 

Vaccination-dose effectiveness

Vaccination-strategy effectiveness

 

IRR

95% CI

p-value

IRR

95% CI

p-value

Model 1: univariate analysis

1,37

0,60 -3,11

0,45

0,82

0,40 -1,69

0,59

Model 2: multiple analysis*

0,51

0,22 -1,17

0,11

0,47

0,23 -0,98

0,04

Model 3: as model 2 but restricted to GA<32 weeks

0,67

0,24 -1,85

0,44

0,65

0,26 -1,63

0,36

Model 4: as model 2 but restricted only to the epidemic period

0,50

0,22 -1,14

0,10

0,49

0,24 -1,03

0,06

  1. *adjusted for all covariates of table 3; GA = Gestational age