A combined cross-sectional analysis and case-control study evaluating tick-borne encephalitis vaccination coverage, disease and vaccine effectiveness in children and adolescents, Switzerland, 2005 to 2022.
Euro Surveill
; 29(18)2024 May.
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BackgroundTick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a severe, vaccine-preventable viral infection of the central nervous system. Symptoms are generally milder in children and adolescents than in adults, though severe disease does occur. A better understanding of the disease burden and duration of vaccine-mediated protection is important for vaccination recommendations.AimTo estimate TBE vaccination coverage, disease severity and vaccine effectiveness (VE) among individuals aged 0-17â¯years in Switzerland.MethodsVaccination coverage between 2005 and 2022 was estimated using the Swiss National Vaccination Coverage Survey (SNVCS), a nationwide, repeated cross-sectional study assessing vaccine uptake. Incidence and severity of TBE between 2005 and 2022 were determined using data from the Swiss disease surveillance system and VE was calculated using a case-control analysis, matching TBE cases with SNVCS controls.ResultsOver the study period, vaccination coverage increased substantially, from 4.8% (95% confidence interval (CI) 4.1-5.5%) to 50.1% (95% CI 48.3-52.0%). Reported clinical symptoms in TBE cases were similar irrespective of age. Neurological involvement was less likely in incompletely (1-2 doses) and completely (≥â¯3 doses) vaccinated cases compared with unvaccinated ones. For incomplete vaccination, VE was 66.2% (95% CI 42.3-80.2), whereas VE for complete vaccination was 90.8% (95% CI 87.7-96.4). Vaccine effectiveness remained high, 83.9% (95% CI 69.0-91.7) up to 10â¯years since last vaccination.ConclusionsEven children younger than 5â¯years can experience severe TBE. Incomplete and complete vaccination protect against neurological manifestations of the disease. Complete vaccination offers durable protection up to 10â¯years against TBE.
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Vacinas Virais
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Vacinação
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Encefalite Transmitida por Carrapatos
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Cobertura Vacinal
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Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Newborn
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Europa
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Euro Surveill
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DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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