Implications of a 2005 measles outbreak in Indiana for sustained elimination of measles in the United States

Article Abstract:

The transmission patterns, rates of vaccination coverage, and costs of containment activities related to a 2005 measles outbreak in Indiana are investigated to determine whether the new policies are required to sustain the elimination of measles in the US. The maintenance of high rates of vaccination coverage, including improved strategies of communication with persons who refuse vaccination, is required to prevent future outbreaks and sustain the elimination of measles in the US.

Financial management, Indiana, Development and progression, Measles, Insurance, Measles vaccine, Measles vaccines

---

Intussusception among infants given an oral rotavirus vaccine

Article Abstract:

If the rotavirus vaccine were given to all children, it would increase the rate of intussusception between 28% and 57% above normal levels, according to a study of 429 children with intussusception and 1,763 healthy children. Intussusception occurs when part of the intestine folds in on itself, much like a telescope when it is folded up.

Prevention, Complications and side effects, Risk factors, Pediatric diseases, Intussusception in children, Intussusception, Rotavirus infections, RotaShield (Vaccine)

---

Effectiveness of influenza vaccine in the community-dwelling elderly

Article Abstract:

A study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine among persons 65 years or older. The results conclude that the vaccine is effective in reducing significantly the need for hospitalization due to pneumonia or influenza.

United States, Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, Influenza vaccines, Influenza

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in pituitary growth hormone recipients in the United States. Effect of a Monetary Sanction on Immunization Rates of Recipients of Aid to Families With Dependent Children
• Abstracts: Between hope and a hard place. Public funding for Alzheimer disease research in the United States. NIH gives money for orphan development
• Abstracts: Influenza Activity--United States, 2000-01 Season. Influenza Activity-- United States, 2000-01 Season
• Abstracts: Positional effects on maternal cardiac output during labor with epidural analgesia. Risk factors for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism during pregnancy or post partum: a population-based, case-control study
• Abstracts: Indicators of prognosis in node-negative breast cancer. Epigenetics in cancer. Gene-expression profiles in hereditary breast cancer

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.