| Should outbreak response immunization be recommended for measles outbreaks in middle- and low-income countries? An update. | |
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PMID: 21666184 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Background. Measles caused mortality in >164,000 children in 2008, with most deaths occurring during outbreaks. Nonetheless, the impact and desirability of conducting measles outbreak response immunization (ORI) in middle- and low-income countries has been controversial. World Health Organization guidelines published in 1999 recommended against ORI in such settings, although recently these guidelines have been reversed for countries with measles mortality reduction goals. Methods. We searched literature published during 1995-2009 for papers reporting on measles outbreaks. Papers identified were reviewed by 2 reviewers to select those that mentioned ORI. World Bank classification of country income was used to identify reports of outbreaks in middle- and low-income countries. Results. We identified a total of 485 articles, of which 461 (95%) were available. Thirty-eight of these papers reported on a total of 38 outbreaks in which ORI was used. ORI had a clear impact in 16 (42%) of these outbreaks. In the remaining outbreaks, we were unable to independently assess the impact of ORI. Conclusions. These findings generally support ORI in middle- and low-income countries. However, the decision to conduct ORI and the nature and extent of the vaccination response need to be made on a case-by-case basis. |
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K Lisa Cairns; Robert T Perry; Tove K Ryman; Robin K Nandy; Rebecca F Grais |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The Journal of infectious diseases Volume: 204 Suppl 1 ISSN: 1537-6613 ISO Abbreviation: J. Infect. Dis. Publication Date: 2011 Jul |
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Created Date: 2011-06-13 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0413675 Medline TA: J Infect Dis Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S35-46 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Global Immunization Division, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia. |
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