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[Annual trends (2008-2011) in early childhood vaccination coverage for the French population: the Vaccinoscopie(®)

A Martinot1, R Cohen, F Denis

  • 1EA 2694, clinique de pédiatrie, CHU de Lille, université Lille Nord de France, 2, avenue Oscar-Lambret, 59037 Lille, France. alain.martinot@chru-lille.fr

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|July 11, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Vaccination coverage (VC) significantly improved in young French children between 2008 and 2011. Continued outreach is needed, particularly for older populations with low VC.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Immunization Practices

Context:

  • Assessing vaccination coverage (VC) is crucial for monitoring adherence to immunization schedules.
  • Understanding VC trends helps identify gaps and optimize public health interventions.
  • This study focused on children aged 0-6 years in France.

Purpose:

  • To measure annual vaccination coverage (VC) trends from 2008 to 2011 among children aged 0-6 years.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of immunization programs and identify areas for improvement.

Summary:

  • Diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis-pertussis VC reached 96.0% at age 6 in 2010.
  • Hepatitis B and Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) VC showed significant increases between 2008 and 2011.
  • BCG vaccination coverage varied significantly between Île-de-France and other regions.

Impact:

  • The study indicates a positive trend in childhood vaccination coverage in France.
  • Findings highlight the need for continued efforts to improve VC, especially in under-vaccinated groups.
  • Results can inform public health strategies for enhancing immunization rates.
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