CHiRRP: Combating Haemophilus influenzae Related Respiratory Pathology

Chronic suppurative lung diseases in children are major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in disadvantaged populations. Repeated infections in childhood contribute to poor lung health in adulthood. The most common organism associated with infection is non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi). This study aims to determine whether a vaccine against NTHi (10v-PHiD) can reduce repeated respiratory infections in children. We will be comparing the number of respiratory exacerbations in the 12 months following vaccinated between children with chronic lung disease vaccinated with 10vPHiD and children who received a meningococcal vaccine (control vaccine).