An increase in Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccination among preschool-aged children in inner-city Los Angeles, 1990 through 1992

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccination coverage and disease incidence were measured among preschool-aged children residing in inner-city Los Angeles. Among children 1.5 to 14 months of age, vaccination coverage of at least one dose increased from 0% in 1990 to 82% (95% confidence interval [...

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Published in:American journal of public health (1971) 1994-07, Vol.84 (7), p.1154-1157
Main Authors: Ewert, D P, Westman, S, Ward, B, Bendana, N, Halbert, R, Vadheim, C M, Ward, J I, Mascola, L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
1990-1992
Bacterial diseases
Biological and medical sciences
Child, Preschool
Children & youth
Haemophilus Infections - epidemiology
Haemophilus Infections - prevention & control
Haemophilus influenzae
Haemophilus Vaccines - therapeutic use
Human bacterial diseases
Humans
Immunization
Incidence
Increases
Infant
Infectious diseases
Inner city
Los Angeles
Los Angeles - epidemiology
Medical sciences
Meningitis
Miscellaneous
Poverty Areas
Preschool children
Public health
Urban areas
Urban Health - statistics & numerical data
Vaccines
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Summary:Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccination coverage and disease incidence were measured among preschool-aged children residing in inner-city Los Angeles. Among children 1.5 to 14 months of age, vaccination coverage of at least one dose increased from 0% in 1990 to 82% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 73%, 91%) in 1992. Among children 15 to 59 months old, vaccination coverage of at least one Hib dose administered at or after age 15 months increased from 35% (95% CI = 29%, 41%) in 1990 to 63% (95% CI = 56%, 70%) in 1992. Although Hib vaccination has reduced disease incidence in this population, greater use of vaccine can result in further reductions.
ISSN:0090-0036
1541-0048
DOI:10.2105/AJPH.84.7.1154