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Pertussis in Poland in 2012

Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz1, Jolanta Rudowska1

  • 1Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene (NIZP-PZH) in Warsaw.

Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|August 20, 2014
PubMed

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Pertussis (whooping cough) cases significantly increased in Poland in 2012, especially among adolescents and adults. This highlights ongoing bacterial circulation and population susceptibility, underscoring the importance of vaccination.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Pertussis (whooping cough) incidence has dramatically increased in recent years.
  • Adolescents and adults represent a high percentage of pertussis cases.
  • Infected adults can transmit pertussis to vulnerable individuals, such as infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the 2012 epidemiological situation of pertussis in Poland.
  • To compare pertussis incidence in 2012 with previous years.
  • To evaluate childhood vaccine coverage in Poland.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of individual suspected pertussis case reports.
  • Utilizing data from national infectious disease and immunization bulletins.
  • Reviewing data from the National Institute of Public Health – National Institute of Hygiene (NIPH-NIH).

Main Results:

  • In 2012, 4,684 pertussis cases were registered, with an incidence of 12.2 per 100,000 children, a threefold increase from the previous year.
  • The majority of cases (77%) occurred in adolescents aged 10-14 and over 15 years.
  • 32% of reported cases (1,503 individuals) required hospitalization; no deaths were reported in 2012.

Conclusions:

  • The 2012 epidemic increase in pertussis incidence indicates significant bacterial circulation.
  • The high number of cases in adolescents and adults suggests waning immunity or incomplete vaccination.
  • The findings emphasize the continued circulation of pertussis bacteria and high population susceptibility, reinforcing the need for robust vaccination strategies.
Abstract

Keywords:
2012Polandepidemiologypertussis

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