Review of the Incidence of Japanese Encephalitis in Foreign-Born and Korean Nationals Living in the Republic of Korea, 2007–2016
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives
;
(6): 126-129, 2018.
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em Inglês
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| ID: wpr-715252
ABSTRACT
The Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine was introduced to the national immunization program in 1985, which has led to a dramatic decrease in the number of reported cases, but JE continues to occur in foreign nationals residing in or traveling to Korea. Although the incidence is low, this study demonstrated that more Koreans were infected with JE than foreign-born expatriates. The incidence rates of Korean-born nationals were between 0.01 and 0.08 cases per 100,000. In contrast, the incidence rates of foreign-born nationals ranged between 0 and 0.26 cases per 100,000. The incidence rates clearly showed that foreign-born expatriates were more at risk, which underscores the importance of vaccination. We recommend heightened surveillance among JE-susceptible individuals and promote vaccination among foreign-born nationals living in Korea.
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Índice:
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Assunto principal:
Incidência
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Vacinação
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Programas de Imunização
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Encefalite Japonesa
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Povo Asiático
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República da Coreia
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Coreia (Geográfico)
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de incidência
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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