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Journal Article > Research

Population-level effect of cholera vaccine on displaced populations, South Sudan, 2014

Azman AS, Rumunu J, Abubakar A, West H, Ciglenecki I, Helderman T, Wamala JF, Vázquez OR, Perea W, Sack DA, Legros D, Martin S, Lessler J, Luquero FJ
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Abstract
Following mass population displacements in South Sudan, preventive cholera vaccination campaigns were conducted in displaced persons camps before a 2014 cholera outbreak. We compare cholera transmission in vaccinated and unvaccinated areas and show vaccination likely halted transmission within vaccinated areas, illustrating the potential for oral cholera vaccine to stop cholera transmission in vulnerable populations.
Countries
South Sudan
Subject Area
vaccinationdisplaced populationscholera
DOI
10.3201/eid2206.151592
Published Date
01-Jun-2016
PubMed ID
27192187
Languages
English
Journal
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 22, Issue 6
Issue Date
01-Jun-2016
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