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Journal Article > Research

Feasibility of a mass vaccination campaign using a two-dose oral cholera vaccine in an urban cholera-endemic setting in Mozambique

Cavailler P, Perroud V, Mcchesney M, Ampuero S, Guerin PJ, Legros D, Nierle T, Lab B
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Abstract
We conducted a study to assess the feasibility and the potential vaccine coverage of a mass vaccination campaign using a two-dose oral cholera vaccine in an urban endemic neighbourhood of Beira, Mozambique. The campaign was conducted from December 2003 to January 2004. Overall 98,152 doses were administered, and vaccine coverage of the target population was 58.6% and 53.6% for the first and second rounds, respectively. The direct cost of the campaign, which excludes the price of the vaccine, amounted to slightly over 90,000 dollars, resulting in the cost per fully vaccinated person of 2.09 dollars, which is relatively high. However, in endemic settings where outbreaks are likely to occur, integrating cholera vaccination into the routine activities of the public health system could reduce such costs.
Countries
Mozambique
Subject Area
vaccinationcholera
DOI
10.1016/j.vaccine.2005.10.006
Published Date
29-May-2006
PubMed ID
16298025
Languages
English
Journal
Vaccine
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 24, Issue 22, Pages 4890-4895
Issue Date
29-May-2006
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