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  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Immunization

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  • Chickenpox (varicella) vaccination is recommended in Poland since 2002, driven by a high incidence, particularly in children.
  • The study addresses the rationale for vaccination due to the significant burden of chickenpox cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the epidemiological status of chickenpox in Poland during 2013.
  • To compare the 2013 chickenpox data with previous years' trends.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis utilizing data from Poland's mandatory surveillance system.
  • Data sources include annual bulletins on infectious diseases and vaccinations, and the National Immunisation Programme.

Main Results:

  • In 2013, Poland recorded 178,501 chickenpox cases, with an incidence of 463.6 per 100,000, a decrease from 2012.
  • The highest incidence was observed in 4-year-old children. Incidence was higher in males and rural residents compared to females and urban residents.
  • 1,184 hospitalizations for chickenpox and 57,168 vaccinations were reported.

Conclusions:

  • Chickenpox incidence in Poland showed a decrease in 2013, despite minor fluctuations.
  • There has been a consistent increase in chickenpox vaccinations since 2002.
  • Continued rise in vaccination coverage is expected to sustain the declining trend of chickenpox incidence.