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An outbreak of mumps in the Province of León Spain 1995-1996

L E Visser1, K C González Perez2, J Ramos Tejera3

  • 1European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training.

Euro Surveillance : Bulletin Europeen Sur Les Maladies Transmissibles = European Communicable Disease Bulletin
|November 9, 2017
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Mumps vaccination in Spain, initiated in 1982, involves a combined measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine. Despite widespread vaccination, outbreaks of mumps cases surged in 1995 across various regions.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Vaccinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine has been administered in Spain since 1982.
  • Routine childhood immunization aims to control vaccine-preventable diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the resurgence of mumps cases and outbreaks in Spain.
  • To analyze the epidemiological trends of mumps following widespread vaccination.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of mumps surveillance data.
  • Geographical mapping of reported cases and outbreaks.
  • Examination of vaccination coverage and disease incidence.

Main Results:

  • Significant increase in mumps cases and outbreaks observed in 1995.
  • Resurgence noted in multiple autonomous communities.
  • Specific provincial outbreak detailed.

Conclusions:

  • The 1995 mumps resurgence highlights potential challenges in maintaining herd immunity.
  • Further investigation into vaccine effectiveness and public health strategies is warranted.
  • Ongoing surveillance is crucial for managing mumps outbreaks.
Keywords:
mumps

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