Evaluation of a mass measles vaccination campaign among school childrenaged 7-14 years old in Denizli, Turkey.
Indian J Pediatr
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2010 Aug; 77(8): 879-883
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in English
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| ID: sea-142654
ABSTRACT
Objective. To determine the pre-campaign level of measles seropositivity and to evaluate the effect of a mass measles vaccination campaign on measles seroposivity among primary school children in Denizli, Turkey. Methods. The study was completed in two socioeconomically different areas of Denizli, Turkey, with a sample size of 520 students. One primary school from each area and one classroom from each grade were randomly included in the sample. Before and 2-months after the measles mass vaccinations, blood samples were collected from the students and measles specific IgGs were studied. Results. The pre-campaign overall seropositivity was 74.7%. Post-campaign overall seropositivity increased to 96.5%. Precampaign seropositivity among 8-graders was significantly lower than that in other grades (57.5%, p<0.001) and the difference was explained by the number of vaccinations 8-graders received. Except for the number of vaccination doses, other factors did not have any effect on seropositivity. Conclusions. The mass measles vaccination programs have a potential to control measles for developing countries. In addition, more than one dose of measles vaccination is required for developing countries.
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Main subject:
Schools
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Turkey
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Measles Vaccine
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Child
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Mass Vaccination
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Adolescent
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2010
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Article
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