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A long-lasting measles epidemic in Maroua, Cameroon 2008-2009: mass vaccination as response to the epidemic | Journal Article / Research | MSF Science Portal
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A long-lasting measles epidemic in Maroua, Cameroon 2008-2009: mass vaccination as response to the epidemic

Luquero FJ, Pham-Orsetti H, Cummings DAT, Ngaunji PE, Nimpa M, Fermon F, Ngoe N, Sosler S, Strebel PM, Grais RF
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Abstract
A measles outbreak occurred in Maroua, Cameroon, from January 2008 to April 2009. In accordance with recent World Health Organization guidelines, an outbreak-response immunization (ORI) was conducted in January 2009. The aim of this study was to investigate the causes of the epidemic in order to guide vaccination strategies.

Countries

Cameroon

Subject Area

vaccinationmeaslesoutbreaks

Languages

English
DOI
10.1093/infdis/jir093
Published Date
01 Jul 2011
PubMed ID
21666169
Journal
Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 204, Issue suppl_1
Issue Date
2011-07-01
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