Thursday, March 11, 2010

Referral: Effect Measure On The JAMA Herd Immunity Study

 

 

 

# 4420

 

 

This morning Revere over at Effect Measure takes a long look though epidemiologist’s eyes at the recently published study on childhood flu vaccinations and community `herd immunity’.

 

More importantly, he looks at some of the myriad difficulties involved in conducting randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

 

It’s a fascinating read.  Highly recommended.

 

Flu vaccines, herd immunity and randomized trials