| An outbreak of measles in the Hunter area of New South Wales. | |
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PMID: 1482724 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An outbreak of measles occurred in 1990 in the Port Stephens Shire of New South Wales. The incidence of confirmed cases of measles and associated histories of immunisation are detailed by age for the period 24 June 1990 to 31 December 1990. Data were obtained from health and education professionals and from interviews with parents. Among the 158 cases were 116 school pupils, 82 of whom attended two large primary schools which had attack rates of 9.4 per cent and 4.1 per cent. The cases also included 29 persons who had been appropriately immunised. Inadequate immunisation coverage was seen as the principal cause of the outbreak in the Port Stephens Shire. Observance of institutional protocol was regarded as a principal impediment to disease counter-measures in a neighbouring measles-affected area. Regulated immunisation of young children and cooperative interaction among service providers could ultimately lead to the control of this serious disease in New South Wales. |
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Authors:
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T A Miles; W H Merrell |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian journal of public health Volume: 16 ISSN: 1035-7319 ISO Abbreviation: Aust J Public Health Publication Date: 1992 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-02-12 Completed Date: 1993-02-12 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9105166 Medline TA: Aust J Public Health Country: AUSTRALIA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 302-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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NSW Health Department, Newcastle. |
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Adolescent Adult Age Factors Child Child, Preschool Disease Outbreaks* Female Health Services Accessibility Humans Incidence Infant Male Measles / epidemiology*, prevention & control Measles Vaccine New South Wales / epidemiology |
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0/Measles Vaccine |
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