Table 2

Comparison of RSV presentations in peak months for 2019 and 2020 and rates per age group in Western Australia (WA) Metropolitan region

Peak monthJuly 2019December 2020P value
Total (percentage of yearly total)123 (27.1)327 (73.5)<0.001
WA Metropolitan regionN (% total)99 (80.5)310 (94.8)<0.001
Under 12 monthsN54115
Rate per 10002.144.56<0.001
95% CI1.6 to 2.83.8 to 5.5
Between 12 and 24 monthsN17104
Rate per 10000.74.1<0.001
95% CI0.4 to 1.13.4 to 5
Between 24 and 48 monthsN2067
Rate per 10000.41.3<0.001
95% CI0.2 to 0.61 to 1.6
  • N, number; RSV, respiratory syncytial virus.