Lessons and Challenges for Measles Control from Unexpected Large Outbreak, Malawi

Lessons and Challenges for Measles Control from Unexpected Large Outbreak, Malawi

Despite high reported coverage for routine and supplementary immunization, in 2010 in Malawi, a large measles outbreak occurred that comprised 134,000 cases and 304 deaths. Although the highest attack rates were for young children (2.3%, 7.6%, and 4.5% for children <6, 6–8, and 9–11 months, respe...

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Main Authors: Andrea Minetti, Matthew Kagoli, Agnes Katsulukuta, Helena Huerga, Amber Featherstone, Hazel Chiotcha, Delphine Noel, Cameron Bopp, Laurent Sury, Renzo Fricke, Marta Iscla, Northan Hurtado, Tanya Ducomble, Sarala Nicholas, Storn Kabuluzi, Rebecca F. Grais, Francisco J. Luquero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2013-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
measles
disease outbreaks
viruses
vaccination
Expanded Program on Immunization
Malawi
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/19/2/12-0301_article

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