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[Vaccination against measles]
Abstract:
The present status of measles vaccination in Italy using live further attenuated measles virus is examined in detail. Data are also reported of a clinico-statistical study on the frequency of side-effects with measles vaccination as well as of antibody response to it in 1542 children subdivided into different groups according to age and virus strain used (Schwarz or Moraten).
Insights
Measles vaccination in Italy was evaluated for effectiveness and side effects in 1542 children. Antibody responses varied by age and measles virus strain, indicating key factors for vaccine efficacy.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Immunology
- Public Health