Changing epidemiology of intussusception in Australia

Objectives:  Oral rotavirus vaccines are expected to become available in Australia within the next 2 years. In light of evidence for an association between a rotavirus vaccine and intussusception, it is important to define the baseline epidemiology of intussusception in Australia and establish a system for intussusception surveillance in the immediate post‐licensure period. This study reports on incidence and epidemiology of intussusception in Australia.

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