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[Mumps and rubella morbidity]
Abstract:
This paper studies all cases affected by 5 parotiditis from January to September 1986 (1767 cases) and 1987 (124 cases), as well as all patients with rubella reported in the same period in 1986 (584 cases) and 1987 (5 cases) in the province of Pinar del Río. The rise in the incidence of the two diseases with an annual basis per 100,000 population during 1986 in the different municipalities is emphasized. The overtly downward trend of these two diseases in 1987 after the administration of the triple viral vaccine--93% for mumps and 99.15% for rubella--is discussed. It was found that these two diseases affected more often school children (5-14 years). It was found that these two diseases are not frequent under the first year of life (76.4 and 120.1 cases per 100,000 population respectively). The percentage of vaccine effectiveness was documented--97.4% for parotiditis and 100% for rubella.
Insights
The triple viral vaccine significantly reduced mumps and rubella cases in Pinar del Río by 93% and 99.15% respectively. This study highlights the vaccine
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Vaccinology
- Public Health
Context:
- The study examines mumps (parotiditis) and rubella incidence in Pinar del Río, Cuba.
- Data spans January-September 1986 and 1987, covering 1767 mumps and 584 rubella cases in 1986, and 124 mumps and 5 rubella cases in 1987.
Purpose:
- To assess the impact of the triple viral vaccine on mumps and rubella incidence.
- To analyze disease trends and demographic patterns before and after vaccination.
Summary:
- A significant decline in mumps and rubella cases was observed in 1987 following triple viral vaccine administration.
- Vaccine effectiveness was high: 97.4% for mumps and 100% for rubella.
- School-aged children (5-14 years) were most affected, while infants under one year showed low incidence.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the effectiveness of the triple viral vaccine in controlling mumps and rubella outbreaks.
- Provides evidence for successful public health interventions in reducing childhood infectious diseases.
- Informs vaccination strategies and disease surveillance programs.