Measles vaccination response during kosi floods, Bihar, India 2008.
Indian Pediatr
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2009 Nov; 46(11): 997-1002
Article
Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
The Kosi floods of Bihar in 2008 led to initial rapid displacement followed by rehabilitation of the affected population. Strategically planned phase-wise activity of supplementary as well as primary measles vaccination combined with a variety of other interventions proved to be successful in preventing outbreaks and deaths due to measles. While 70% supplementary measles vaccination coverage was achieved in relief camps, the coverage of primary measles doses in the latter phases was dependant on accessibility of villages and previous vaccination status of eligible beneficiaries. The integrated diseases surveillance system, which became operational during the floods, also complemented the vaccination efforts by providing daily figures of cases with fever and rash. The overall response was not only successful in terms of preventing measles mortality, but also provided vital lessons that may be useful for planning future vaccination responses in emergency settings.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Humains
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Vaccin contre la rougeole
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Enfant
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Enfant d'âge préscolaire
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Adolescent
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Vaccination
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Inondations
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Inde
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Nourrisson
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Rougeole
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Indian Pediatr
Année:
2009
Type:
Article
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