Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10966389 | Vaccine | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The measures taken reduced IRs of notifications and hospitalisations among groups eligible for vaccination, but had no effect on the increasing IRs in adolescents and adults. This trend is also observed in other countries. The high IRs in 2012 in adolescents and adults probably resulted in increased transmission to infants, who are at risk for contracting severe pertussis. Therefore, additional measures to protect this group should be considered.
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Authors
Nicoline A.T. van der Maas, Frits R. Mooi, Sabine C. de Greeff, Guy A.M. Berbers, Marina A.E. Conyn-van Spaendonck, Hester E. de Melker,