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[The Communauté française' eradication plan for measles, mumps and rubella]
Abstract:
The combined vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella provides an efficient tool for the elimination of these three diseases in a community. In the French Community of Belgium the MMR vaccine is commercially available since 1984 and was officially included in the immunization schedule in 1985. The present coverage rate is estimated at 60% of the children under 24 month. To improve the situation, the "Conseil Consultatif Communautaire de Prévention pour la Santé" of the French Community of Belgium has proposed a programme of MMR immunization promotion based on a coordinated mobilization of the various structures involved i.e. MCH organization, school medicine, general practitioners, pediatricians, Faculties of medicine and Health Administration. The programme has been adopted by the political authority and has started on February 1st 1989.
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The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is crucial for disease elimination. A new program in Belgium aims to boost MMR vaccine coverage, which is currently at 60% for young children.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
- Epidemiology
Context:
- The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine has been available in the French Community of Belgium since 1984 and part of the official immunization schedule since 1985.
- Current MMR vaccination coverage in children under 24 months is estimated at 60%.
Purpose:
- To improve the low MMR vaccination coverage rates in the French Community of Belgium.
- To implement a comprehensive MMR immunization promotion program.
Summary:
- The program involves a coordinated mobilization of various health structures, including Maternal and Child Health (MCH) organizations, school medicine, general practitioners, pediatricians, medical faculties, and health administration.
- This initiative was proposed by the "Conseil Consultatif Communautaire de Prévention pour la Santé" and adopted by political authorities.
Impact:
- The program aims to increase MMR vaccine uptake and contribute to the elimination of measles, mumps, and rubella.
- Launched on February 1st, 1989, the program seeks to enhance community immunity against these preventable diseases.