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

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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.
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Published Date
01-Jan-2015
PubMed ID
25536336
Languages
English
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 21, Issue 1
Issue Date
01-Jan-2015
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