Measles in France: the epidemiological impact of suboptimal immunisation coverage.
Euro Surveill
; 7(4): 55-60, 2002 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12631938
ABSTRACT
The promotion of immunisation in France since 1983 has resulted in a 97% reduction in morbidity and a reduction of 60% of mortality. However, the stable and sub-optimal coverage around 84% leads to a shift in higher age groups, where complications are more frequent and serious. The proportion of those aged over 10 years was 13% in 1985 and reached 48% in 1997, the transmission of measles being maintained in France. To eliminate the disease, vaccine coverage with 2 doses and over 95% would be necessary.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Vaccination
/
Measles
Type of study:
Screening_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
/
Infant
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Year:
2002
Type:
Article