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Journal Article > Short Report

Continuing effectiveness of serogroup a meningococcal conjugate vaccine, Chad, 2013

Gamougam K, Daugla DM, Toralta J, Ngadoua C, Fermon F, Page AL, Djingarey MH, Caugant DA, Manigart O, Trotter C, Stuart JM, Greenwood BM
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Abstract
In 2011, vaccination with a serogroup A meningococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine was implemented in 3 of 23 regions in Chad. Cases of meningitis declined dramatically in vaccinated areas, but an epidemic continued in the rest of Chad. In 2012, the remaining Chad population was vaccinated, and the epidemic was halted.
Countries
Chad
Subject Area
vaccinationmeningitisdisease surveillance
DOI
10.3201/eid2101.140256
Published Date
01-Jan-2015
PubMed ID
25536336
Languages
English
Journal
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 21, Issue 1
Issue Date
01-Jan-2015
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