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@#ObjectiveTo understand the influenza vaccination rate and influencing factors of children aged 6 months to 5 years in Shunyi District,Beijing in June from 2016 to 2021,and analyze the surveillance status of suspected adverse events following immunization(AEFI)after vaccination.MethodsThe data of influenza vaccination and AEFI report of children,influenza vaccination status and follow-up observation of children with underlying diseases after the trial implementation of“Vaccination Recommendations”in Shunyi District of Beijing from 2016 to 2021 were collected to analyze the coverage rate and AEFI report.ResultsFrom 2016 to 2021,a total of 11 996 children aged 6 months to 5 years were vaccinated with influenza vaccine in Shunyi District of Beijing,and the vaccination rate increased year by year(χ2=11 921. 129,P < 0. 01；χ2=11 921. 129,P < 0. 01；χ2_(trend)= 8 881. 396,P < 0. 01);With age,the influenza vaccination rate showed a rising trend(χ2_(trend)= 8 881. 396,P < 0. 01);With age,the influenza vaccination rate showed a rising trend(χ2= 4 073. 395,P < 0. 01；χ2= 4 073. 395,P < 0. 01；χ2_(trend)= 3 495. 611,P < 0. 01);The vaccination rate of children in urban areas was higher than that in rural areas(χ2_(trend)= 3 495. 611,P < 0. 01);The vaccination rate of children in urban areas was higher than that in rural areas(χ2= 497. 153,P < 0. 01). 9 children with underlying diseases who met the “Proposal of Vaccination Experts” were followed up and no adverse reaction was observed after being vaccinated with influenza vaccine.Conclusion In Shunyi District of Beijing,the influenza vaccination rate for children aged 6 months to 5 years was relatively low,and no adverse reactions different from other vaccines have been detected. It was safe and reliable to vaccinate children suffering from basic diseases under the guidance of“Vaccination Recommendations”.
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Objectve To analyze the EV71 vaccination of children in Hannan District of Wuhan, providing a reference for the adjustment of EV71 vaccination strategy. Methods Based on the Hubei Province Immunization Program Information Management System, the general information and the Immunization information of the inactivated EV71 vaccine in children born between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2019 managed by the inoculation department of Hannan was collected. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to calculate the vaccination rate and vaccination quality. Results Vaccination rate for first dose and full vaccination of EV71 vaccine of children in Hannan were 49.95% and 42.82% . Vaccination rate for first dose of local children was lower than that of ecdemic children (P <0.005), and Vaccination rate for full vaccination was slightly higher than that of ecdemic children (P=0.859). Vaccination rate for first dose and full vaccination of children in rural areas were lower than those in urban areas (P <0.005) ). Vaccination rates were obvious differences among children of various age groups (P <0.005). Full vaccination rate of 6-11 months of age were 15.66%, full vaccination rate of children of the later the time of birth were the higher(P <0.005), full vaccination rate of the local children were lower than the ecdemic children (P <0.005), while which of children in urban areas were higher than children in rural areas (P <0.005). Between the two dose of vaccination, the unqualified vaccination rate was 5.54%, the timely vaccination rate was 66.94%, and the qualified vaccination rate was 27.52%. The timely vaccination rate of children of the later the time of birth were the higher (P <0.005). The unqualified vaccination and timely vaccination of local children were higher than ecdemic children (P = 0.02), Unqualified vaccination for children in urban areas is lower and timely vaccination is higher than that in rural areas (P <0.005). Conclusion The EV71 vaccination rate of children in Hannan increased year by year, but was far from establishing herd immunity barrier. Propaganda of HFMD prevention and control knowledge must be strengthened, increasing the coverage rate of full vaccination of children before 1 year of age and the timely vaccination rate of the second dose.
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Abstract Objective To evaluate the knowledge related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and the rate of HPV vaccination among undergraduate freshmen and senior students of medicine, pharmacy, speech therapy, nursing and physical education in a Brazilian university. Methods A questionnaire concerning sociodemographic aspects, sexual background, and knowledge about HPV and its vaccine was filled out by 492 students. Three months later, a second questionnaire, concerning the new rate of vaccination, was applied to 233 students. Results Among the 290 women who answered the first questionnaire, 47% of the freshmen and 13% of the seniors stated they were not sexually active, as well as 11% of the 202 freshman and senior male students. Although the knowledge about HPV was higher among women, they reported a lower use of condoms. More than 83% of the women and 66% of the men knew that HPV can cause cervical cancer, but less than 30% of the students knew that HPV can cause vulvar, anal, penile and oropharyngeal cancer. Less than half of the students knew that HPV causes genital, anal and oropharyngeal warts. Comparing the students, the seniors had more knowledge of the fact that HPV is sexually transmitted, and that HPV infection can be asymptomatic. The rate of vaccination was of 26% for women, and of 8% for men, and it increased to 52% and 27% respectively among the 233 students evaluated in the second questionnaire. Conclusion As almost half of freshman women declared being sexually inactive, the investment in public health information programs and easier access to the HPV vaccine seem to be a useful strategy for undergraduate students.
Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o conhecimento sobre a infecção pelo vírus do papiloma humano (human papillomavirus, HPV, em inglês) e a taxa de vacinação entre estudantes calouros e veteranos do quarto ano dos cursos de medicina, farmácia, fonoaudiologia, enfermagem e educação física de uma universidade brasileira. Métodos Um primeiro questionário sobre aspectos sociodemográficos, antecedentes sexuais e conhecimento sobre o HPV e sua vacina foi aplicado a 492 estudantes. Três meses depois, foi aplicado um novo questionário, a 233 estudantes, que avaliava a nova taxa de vacinação entre eles. Resultados Entre as 290 mulheres que responderam ao questionário, 47% das calouras e 13% das veteranas negaram início de atividade sexual. Entre os 202 calouros e veteranos do sexo masculino avaliados, essa taxa foi de 11%. Apesar de o conhecimento sobre o HPV ter sido maior entre as mulheres, elas declararam menor uso de preservativo. Mais de 83% das mulheres e 66% dos homens sabiam que o HPV causa câncer de colo de útero, mas menos de 30% de todos os alunos sabiam que o HPV pode causar câncer de vulva, ânus, pênis e orofaringe, e menos de 50% sabiam que o HPV pode causar verrugas genitais, anais e orofaríngeas. Comparando calouros e veteranos, houve um aumento no conhecimento de que o HPV é sexualmente transmitido, e de que sua infecção pode ser assintomática, entre os veteranos em comparação com os calouros. Pela taxa de vacinação analisada no segundo questionário, identificou-se que, antes do início da pesquisa, 26% das mulheres e 8% dos homens haviam sido vacinados, e, no momento da aplicação do segundo questionário, essas taxas subiram para 52% e 27%, respectivamente, entre os 233 alunos avaliados. Conclusão Quase metade das calouras relataram não ser sexualmente ativas, e a maioria delas ainda não era vacinada contra o HPV. O ingresso no Ensino Superior parece um momento oportuno para a realização de campanhas governamentais de conscientização e vacinação contra o HPV.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Young Adult , Students , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/prevention & control , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Vaccination , Papillomavirus Infections/prevention & control , Papillomavirus Vaccines , Sexual Behavior , Universities , Brazil , Surveys and Questionnaires , Curriculum , Gender IdentityABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the vaccination of live attenuated varicella vaccine ((VarV) in Jinshan District of Shanghai. Methods Descriptive and analytical epidemiological analysis was carried out using the information of VarV immunization of children born between November 1, 2006 and October 31, 2018 (1-12 years) in the Jinshan District Immunization Program Information System. Results There were 82 584 registered children aged 1-12 years in Jinshan District, and the vaccination rate of VarV at the first dose (VarV1) was 90.95%. The vaccination rate of children in this city was higher than that of migrant children, and the annual vaccination rate of children born in different years was between 59.81% and 99.93%. The vaccination rates in northern, central and southern Jinshan District were 89.25%, 93.27% and 91.39%, respectively. Among the 82 584 registered children, the second dose of VarV (VarV2) vaccination rate was 49.01%. The vaccination rate of children in this city was higher than that of migrant children, and the annual vaccination rate of children born in different years was between 25.94% and 77.14%. The vaccination rates in northern, central and southern Jinshan District were 28.72%, 45.88% and 66.30%, respectively. Conclusion The VarV1 vaccination rate of children aged 1-12 in Jinshan District was higher, but the VarV2 vaccination rate was relatively low. It is necessary to further strengthen publicity in key areas to improve the level of VarV2 vaccination.
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Objective To assess the accuracy of immunization program vaccination rates through the immunization program information system by comparing immunization program vaccination rates among children between field investigation and information system sample survey in Shanghai. Methods From three districts in Shanghai， samples were stratified and randomly selected.The PPS sampling method (probability proportional to size) was used for 634 children aged 0-6 years for field investigation and 630 children aged 0-6 years were randomly selected for information system sample survey.The immunization program vaccination rates of children surveyed were investigated， statistically analyzed and compared. Results Statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) were found in the age composition and household registration composition of children sampled by the field investigation and information system sample survey.The national immunization program vaccination rate was 99.91% and timely vaccination rate was 94.29% by the field investigation.The national immunization program vaccination rate was 97.49% and timely vaccination rate was 87.90% by the information system sample survey.All 26 doses of immunization program vaccine surveyed had lower rates of coverage and timely vaccination in the information system sample survey than in the field investigation.Eighteen doses of vaccination rates by information system sample survey data were statistically significantly (P < 0.05) lower than those by field investigation and 20 doses of timely vaccination rates by information system sample survey data were statistically significantly (P < 0.05) lower than those by field investigation. Conclusion There are advantages and disadvantages to both field investigation and information system sample survey of immunization program vaccination rates.Field investigation and information system sample survey should be used in combination to evaluate the vaccination rate in future.
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: Acute hepatitis A (HAV) is markedly increasing recently on. Some patients with acute hepatitis A show severe clinical course. The seroprevalence rate of IgG anti-HAV has been changing with the regions and the times. Vaccination and seroconversion rate of HAV are not well known. In this study, we aimed to study the difference of seroprevalence rate of IgG anti-HAV according to various clinical factors and to know the vaccination rate and seroconversion rate below 10 years old in the central region of South Korea including Cheonan city. METHODS: Seven hundred seventy two subjects were included in the study from January to September 2009. We analyzed seroprevalence rate of IgG anti-HAV according to sex, age, region, and other viral markers. We interviewed the history of vaccination(1st, 2nd) and analyzed seroconversion rate according to vaccination time below 10 years old. RESULTS: The total seroprevalence rate of IgG anti-HAV was 65.3%. The seroprevalence rate of IgG anti-HAV rate in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th decade was very low (1.9%, 18.8%, 44.8%). The vaccination rate of children was about 50%. The seroconversion rate after 1st, and 2nd vaccination were 85%, 96%. CONCLUSIONS: Catch-up vaccination for teenagers and young adults is needed. Immunizing children with HAV vaccine as a routine schedule should be considered.
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Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Hepatitis A/epidemiology , Hepatitis A Antibodies/blood , Hepatitis A Vaccines , Hepatitis A Virus, Human/immunology , Immunoglobulin G/blood , Republic of Korea , Seroepidemiologic StudiesABSTRACT
PURPOSE: This study was carried out to obtain the vaccination rate and age appropriateness of vaccination in children under five years of age in Jeonbuk province. METHODS: Eight hundred and fifty infants and children were enrolled in this study. Vaccination rate(Number of vaccinees/Number of subjects), places of vaccination, age appropriateness of vacination were examined by either vaccine record review or interview with parents or guardians. RESULTS: The salient features of the findings were as follows : All subjects were aged under five and mostly under two years of age(68.8%). Places of vaccination were health centers or subcenters(50.4%), private clinics(44.3%), and general hospitals(5.3%). Routine vaccinations such as BCG, hepatitis B vaccine(HBV), diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis(DTaP) and Trivalent Oral Polio Vaccine(TOPV), measles, mumps, rubella(MMR), and Japaneses B encephalitis(JBE) were vaccinated mostly in health centers or subcenters, while chickenpox(CHP) and haemophilus influenzae vaccines(Hib), which are not routine in Korea, were vaccinated in private clinics. The vaccination rates of BCG(99.2%), HBV(93.5%) and DTaP(96.1%) were very high. But those of MMR(83.7%), CHP(72.5%), JBE(50.2%), and Hib(15.8%) were lower than expected. Considering the age appropriateness of vaccination, some infants and children were not appropriately vaccinated(vaccination rate/age appropriateness of vaccine; HBV, 93.5%/88.4% : DTaP, 94.6%/73.1% : JBE, 50.2%/ 18.5%). CONCLUSION: The vaccination rate of BCG, HBV, DTaP and TOPV was very high, but MMR, CHP, JBE, and Hib vaccination rate was not high enough to be able to protect against epidemic. We should pay more attention to vaccinating children, and there is a need for a program that will enhance coverage for vaccines.
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Child , Humans , Infant , Diphtheria , Haemophilus influenzae , Haemophilus influenzae type b , Hepatitis B , Korea , Measles , Mumps , Mycobacterium bovis , Parents , Poliomyelitis , Tetanus , Vaccination , VaccinesABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: In 2000~2001 there was a nationwide outbreak of measles in the Republic of Korea. Since supplementary vaccination program was implemented in 2001, the control strategy of this measles outbreak has been stepped up from the control phase to the elimination phase. We here present the result of survey for the epidemiologic characteristics of the nationwide outbreak of measles in 2000~2001. METHODS: Using the data based on the sheet of epidemiologic investigation, incidences rates per 100,000 population and distributions of cases with vaccination history were investigated by the age. The seasonal or regional distribution were also studied with the onset days of cases. RESULTS: In 2000~2001, a measles outbreak occurred with 52,897 reported cases. The incidence rate per 100,000 population of measles was 111.9 cases and that of geopolitical unit (province) was high nationwide, 35.9~386.3 cases. The incidence rates were very high in less than 12 months and 10 years of age, 954.4 and 714.9, respectively. The 1st vaccination rate of measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) in 1~3 years old was 26.3~77.1%, and especially, that of 1 year old showed very low coverage, 26.3%. However, there was no special propensity in the 1st vaccine coverage in the age of 7~15 years, which had 87.7~91.4%. On the other hand, the 2nd MMR vaccination rate of the cases was very low, 17.7% at the age of 7~10 years. From the 21st May, 2001 a mass catch-up campaign with measles/rubella (MR) vaccine was launched, resulting in prominent reduction in the incidence of measles case. CONCLUSION: This survey showed that the measles outbreak in 2000~2001 had a high incidence nationwide from October 2000 to April 2001 and in less than 12 month and 10 years of age. Our results also showed that no routine immunization made the age group under 1 year vulnerable to measles infection. In cases of school-age group after 7 years of age, some cases with vaccination history were also infected. The characteristics of recent outbreaks indicates the need for the introduction of a specific vaccination programme at that age group. This survey was helpful to establish the effective vaccination strategy and it would be used as reference data on survey continuously for the epidemiologic characteristics of measles case for elimination of indigenous measles transmission in Republic of Korea.
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Humans , Disease Outbreaks , Epidemiology , Hand , Immunization , Incidence , Korea , Measles , Republic of Korea , Seasons , VaccinationABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The importance of immunization has never been overemphasized. Immunization has provided protection from diseases that were fatal and inevitable and has allowed human beings to escape from the burden of suffering. Although infant and childhood immunization was rapidly implemented since the availability of vaccines in Korea, those of adults have not been stressed enough. The purpose of this study was to find out about the attitude and knowledge of patients relating to adult immunization. METHODS: Patients who visited two family practice clinics located in Seoul were surveyed. Questionnaire consisted of 30 items including general questions relating to immunization and specific questions concerning hepatitis B, influenza, and tetanus. RESULTS: 515 patients (133 males, 382 females) were surveyed. The average age was 34. Among those surveyed, 91.3% lived in Seoul, 96.5% were high school graduates and over, and about one third consisted of housewives. Most chose to go to hospitals for vaccination (47.8%), learned of available vaccines through mass media (32.4%), family and relatives (39%). The vaccination rate for hepatitis B was highest with 63.9%, whereas for Japanese encephalitis 36.9%, varicella 19.8%, rubella 16.9%, influenza 30.5%, hepatitis A 4.1%, typhoid 36.9%, tetanus 8.9%, and Korean hemorrhagic fever 4.9%. Overall, 95.5% considered vaccination to be safe and 76.7% thought it necessary to receive the required vaccines. Among questions relating to hepatitis B, influenza, and tetanus, most patients, in general, did not specifically know what was the purpose of the immunization, the type of vaccines being delivered, the follow up period of booster immunization, the coverage of protection from particular diseases, and their protection rate. CONCLUSIONS: Many vaccines are available today. With minimum costs, they are an effective way of prevention. Indications of each vaccine, and their safety, effectiveness and duration of protection must be considered to meet the individual needs. More emphasis to provide immunization to adults in primary care setting is necessary.