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Mumps in Poland in 2014
Monika Roberta Korczyńska1, Justyna Rogalska1
1National Institute of Public Health – National Institute of Hygiene in Warsaw Department of Epidemiology
Background:
Vaccination against mumps from 2003 is mandatory in Poland and given as two dose scheme with MMR vaccine (mumps, measles, and rubella). Earlier this vaccination was only recommended. Despite observed decline in mumps incidence for over a decade which is a result of conducted vaccinations, mumps is still a common disease among the children.
Aim:
To assess epidemiological situation of mumps in Poland in 2014, including vaccination coverage in Polish population, in comparison to previous years.
Methods:
The descriptive analysis was based on data retrieved from routine mandatory surveillance system and published in the annual bulletins “Infectious diseases and poisonings in Poland in 2014” and “Vaccinations in Poland in 2014” (1). Mumps cases were classified according to the criteria of surveillance case definition implemented in the European Union (Commission Decision of 28 April 2008 amending Decision 2002/253/EC). National Immunisation Programme for year 2014 was also used.
Results:
In total, there were 2 508 mumps cases registered in Poland in 2014. Incidence of mumps was 6.5 per 100,000 and it was higher by 3.1 % in comparison with 2013 and lower by 9.7 % in comparison with median for the years 2008-2012. The highest incidence rate was observed among children aged 4 years (61.3 per 100,000). Incidence in men (7.8 per 100,000) was higher than in women (5.3). In 2014, 31 people were hospitalized due to mumps. Vaccination coverage of children aged 3 years in Poland in 2013 was 97.0% and it was lower by 0.5 % in comparison with year 2013 (97.5 %).
Conclusions:
Systematic execution of mumps vaccination in accordance with the National Immunisation Programme resulted in a significant decrease in the number of registered cases. Due to the high vaccination coverage further decline in the number of cases is expected.
Insights
Mandatory mumps vaccination in Poland has significantly reduced cases, though it remains common in children. High vaccination coverage is expected to further decrease mumps incidence.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Immunization
Background:
- Mumps vaccination became mandatory in Poland in 2003, utilizing a two-dose MMR vaccine schedule.
- Despite a decade-long decline in incidence due to vaccination efforts, mumps remains prevalent among children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the 2014 epidemiological status of mumps in Poland.
- To assess mumps vaccination coverage within the Polish population.
- To compare current data with previous years' trends.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of mumps surveillance data from mandatory reporting systems.
- Utilized annual bulletins on infectious diseases and vaccinations in Poland for 2014.
- Classified mumps cases based on European Union surveillance criteria and the National Immunisation Programme.
Main Results:
- Poland registered 2,508 mumps cases in 2014, with an incidence rate of 6.5 per 100,000.
- The highest incidence was observed in 4-year-old children (61.3 per 100,000); incidence was higher in males than females.
- Vaccination coverage for 3-year-olds in 2013 was 97.0%, a slight decrease from the previous year.
Conclusions:
- Consistent implementation of the mumps vaccination program has led to a substantial reduction in reported cases.
- High vaccination coverage is anticipated to result in a continued decrease in mumps incidence.
