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[Vaccination coverage of school children]
M A Albertos1, G Rovira, J R Villalbi
1Institut Municipal de la Salut, Barcelona.
Revista De Sanidad E Higiene Publica
|May 1, 1991
Summary
This study assessed childhood vaccination coverage in Barcelona, finding rates of 76% for measles and around 66% for rubella and mumps. Polio and DTP vaccination coverage exceeded 70% for five doses.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Childhood immunization is crucial for disease prevention.
- Understanding vaccination coverage is essential for public health planning.
- Sant Martí district in Barcelona provides a specific demographic for this study.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the immunization coverage of first-grade schoolchildren in Barcelona's Sant Martí district.
- To identify vaccination rates for key childhood diseases.
- To explore potential variations in coverage within the district.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among first-grade schoolchildren (six-year-olds).
- Vaccination status was verified using immunization cards and the city's computerized register.
- Coverage was assessed for measles, rubella, mumps, polio, and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP).
Main Results:
- Measles vaccination coverage was estimated at 76%.
- Rubella and mumps coverage were both 65.9%.
- Polio vaccine coverage reached 74.7% for five doses, and DTP/DT coverage was 72.5% for five doses.
Conclusions:
- Vaccination coverage in the studied population shows room for improvement, particularly for measles, rubella, and mumps.
- Socioeconomic factors and healthcare access patterns may influence vaccination disparities within neighborhoods.
- Continued monitoring and targeted interventions are necessary to achieve higher immunization rates.