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Measles in Poland in 2013
1Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene in Warsaw.
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|August 3, 2015
Summary
Poland
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Immunology
- Public Health
Background:
- Poland's participation in the WHO Measles Elimination Program since 1998.
- Program requires high vaccine coverage (>95%), case reporting, and laboratory confirmation.
- Laboratory confirmation involves IgM antibody tests or PCR for measles virus RNA.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess the 2013 measles epidemiological situation in Poland.
- Evaluate vaccination coverage within the Polish population.
- Determine the implementation status of the Measles Elimination Program.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of mandatory surveillance data from 2013.
- Utilized annual bulletins on infectious diseases and vaccinations.
- Included case-based reports from Sanitary-Epidemiological Stations.
Main Results:
- 84 measles cases reported in 2013 (0.22/100,000 incidence).
- Highest incidence in infants (2.18/100,000) and 1-year-olds (1.27/100,000).
- Vaccination coverage varied (82.8%-99.5% primary, 73.6%-93.2% booster).
- 127 measles-compatible cases reported (67% of expected); 80% confirmed by IgM ELISA.
Conclusions:
- Measles situation deteriorated in 2013 compared to previous years.
- Measles surveillance sensitivity improved but remains insufficient.
- Need to promote the Measles Elimination Program, enhance surveillance, and maintain high immunization coverage.
