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[Measles epidemic in the Netherlands, 1999-2000].
S van den Hof1, J H van den Kerkhof, P B ten Ham
1Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu, Centrum voor Infectieziekten Epidemiologie, Bilthoven.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|January 17, 2002
Summary
Measles vaccination is highly effective in preventing infection and complications. Low vaccine coverage, often due to religious reasons, fueled a significant 1999-2000 measles epidemic in the Netherlands.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Control
- Public Health
Context:
- A measles epidemic occurred in the Netherlands between 1999 and 2000.
- The epidemic primarily affected unvaccinated individuals, particularly those with religious objections to vaccination.
Purpose:
- To describe the measles epidemic in the Netherlands from 1999-2000.
- To analyze the impact of vaccine coverage on measles incidence and complications.
Summary:
- The study documented 3,292 measles cases, with 94% unvaccinated, largely for religious reasons.
- Measles incidence correlated inversely with municipal vaccine coverage, affecting both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.
- Complications were observed across all age groups, highlighting the severity of the disease.
Impact:
- The findings underscore the critical role of vaccination in preventing measles outbreaks and associated complications.
- Maintaining high vaccination rates is essential for achieving herd immunity and protecting vulnerable populations.
- Even vaccinated individuals face risks when residing in areas with low vaccine coverage.
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