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Time is (still) of the essence: quantifying the impact of emergency meningitis vaccination response in Katsina State, Nigeria

Ferrari MJ, Fermon F, Nackers F, Llosa AE, Magone C, Grais RF
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Abstract
In 2009, a large meningitis A epidemic affected a broad region of northern Nigeria and southern Niger, resulting in more than 75 000 cases and 4000 deaths. In collaboration with state and federal agencies, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) intervened with a large-scale vaccination campaign using polysaccharide vaccine. Here the authors analyze the impact (cases averted) of the vaccination response as a function of the timing and coverage achieved.

Countries

Nigeria

Subject Area

vaccinationmeningitis

Languages

English
Published Date
05 Sep 2014
PubMed ID
25193978
Journal
International Health
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume null Issue 4
Issue Date
2014-09-05
Time is (still) of the essence: quantifying the impact of emergency meningitis vaccination response in Katsina State, Nigeria | Journal Article / Research | MSF Science Portal