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Enhanced Rabies Surveillance Using a Direct Rapid Immunohistochemical Test

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Published on: April 30, 2019

Problems in surveillance on safe immunization conducting in everyday practice.

Zoran Velickovic¹, Dragan Jankovic, Miodrag Perovic

¹Faculty of Medicine, Nis, Serbia. epidemiologija@izjz-nis.org.rs

Medicinski Arhiv

|January 21, 2011

Summary

Timely vaccination is crucial for preventing communicable diseases. This study found significant delays in Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus (DPT) and Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations, impacting public health goals.

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Enhanced Rabies Surveillance Using a Direct Rapid Immunohistochemical Test

Enhanced Rabies Surveillance Using a Direct Rapid Immunohistochemical Test

Published on: April 30, 2019

Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

Vaccination is a cornerstone of communicable disease prevention.
Evaluating vaccination coverage and timeliness is essential for public health.
Adherence to immunization schedules ensures optimal protection against preventable diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the outcomes of primary and first revaccination with Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus (DPT) and Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines.
To identify any delays or gaps in the vaccination schedules of children born in specific years.

Main Methods:

A descriptive epidemiological study was conducted.
1863 vaccination records of children born in 2000, 2001, 2006, and 2007 were analyzed.
Vaccination timeliness and coverage for DPT and MMR were examined.

Main Results:

A notable percentage of children experienced delayed primary DPT vaccination (48.25% and 58.53% in the respective groups).
First revaccinations for DPT and MMR were also significantly delayed in both observed cohorts.
A small proportion of children remained unvaccinated for DPT or MMR, indicating coverage gaps.

Conclusions:

Achieving high vaccination coverage (≥95%) and timely administration are critical for disease prevention.
"Primum non nocere" (first, do no harm) remains a guiding principle in public health interventions.
Few post-vaccinal reactions were observed, with no serious adverse events contraindicating further immunization.