Risk factors for measles in children younger than age 8 months: A case-control study during an outbreak in Guangxi, China, 2013

Highlights • This measles outbreak occurred at a near-elimination point. • A quarter of cases were under the recommended vaccination age (8 months). • Coverage of two-dose measles-containing vaccine was low (34%). • The disease possible transmission to children visiting the hospitals. • The need for...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2016-04, Vol.44 (4), p.e51-e58
Main Authors: Tang, Zhen-Zhu, BS, Xie, Yi-Hong, MD, PhD, Jiraphongsa, Chuleeporn, MD, PhD, Liu, Xuan-Hua, MD, Li, Zhong-You, MSc, Chongsuvivatwong, Virasakdi, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Antibodies, Viral - blood
Case-Control Studies
Child
Child, Preschool
Children
China - epidemiology
Disease Outbreaks
Female
Humans
Iatrogenic infection
Immunoglobulin G
Immunoglobulin G - blood
Immunoglobulin M - blood
Infant
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Investigation
Male
Measles - epidemiology
Risk Factors
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Summary:Highlights • This measles outbreak occurred at a near-elimination point. • A quarter of cases were under the recommended vaccination age (8 months). • Coverage of two-dose measles-containing vaccine was low (34%). • The disease possible transmission to children visiting the hospitals. • The need for SIAs and prevention of hospital transmission cannot be overemphasized.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2015.11.005