Reduction in self-reported influenza-like-illness in school children and household members following influenza vaccine administration - a cohort study, Israel, 2016-7.

Background: Second-grade pupils in Israel have been vaccinated against influenza since the winter of 2016-2017. This study aims to appraise the rate reduction of seasonal influenza vaccine among vaccinated children and their household members, and that of the vaccinated cohort and their household members.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study was performed in winter 2016-2017 in Tel-Aviv District, Israel and compared second-grade pupils who were vaccinated at school, with third-grade pupils- who were not vaccinated at school.

Adherence to acute otitis media treatment guidelines among primary health care providers in Israel.

Aims: To determine the appropriateness of the acute otitis media antibiotic treatment prescribed in the community in relation to the therapeutic guidelines.

Methods: Children aged 3 months-3 years diagnosed with simple uncomplicated acute otitis media in 6 community primary care clinics were enrolled. Data on the antibiotic treatment were collected using computerized medical files.