The laboratory confirmation of suspected measles cases in settings of low measles transmission: conclusions from the experience in the Americas

The Americas have set a goal of interrupting indigenous transmission of measles using a strategy developed by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). This strategy includes recommendations for vaccination activities to achieve and sustain high immunity in the population and is complemented by s...

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Main Authors: Vance Dietz, Jennifer Rota, Héctor Izurieta, Peter Carrasco, William Bellini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The World Health Organization 2004-11-01
Series:Bulletin of the World Health Organization
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Online Access:http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0042-96862004001100010&lng=en&tlng=en