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Monika Roberta Korczyńska1, Justyna Rogalska1
1Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene in Warsaw.
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|August 3, 2015
Summary
Mandatory mumps vaccination in Poland has significantly reduced cases, with high coverage expected to further decrease incidence. This study assesses the 2013 epidemiological situation and vaccination rates.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Immunization
Background:
- Mumps vaccination has been mandatory in Poland since 2003, utilizing a two-dose MMR vaccine schedule.
- Despite a decade-long decline in incidence due to vaccination efforts, mumps remains a prevalent childhood illness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the 2013 epidemiological status of mumps in Poland.
- To assess vaccination coverage within the Polish population and compare it to previous years.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of mandatory surveillance data from "Infectious diseases and poisonings in Poland in 2013" and "Vaccinations in Poland in 2013".
- Mumps case classification adhered to European Union surveillance criteria.
- Analysis incorporated the National Immunisation Programme for 2013.
Main Results:
- Poland registered 2,436 mumps cases in 2013, with an incidence rate of 6.3 per 100,000, a decrease from 2012 and the 2007-2010 median.
- The highest incidence was observed in 5-year-old children (54.0 per 100,000); incidence was higher in males (7.5) than females (5.2).
- Vaccination coverage for 3-year-olds was 97.5%, a slight decrease from 2012; 38 hospitalizations occurred.
Conclusions:
- Consistent implementation of the National Immunisation Programme has led to a substantial reduction in reported mumps cases.
- High vaccination coverage suggests an anticipated further decrease in mumps incidence.
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