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Development of a Rubella Vaccination Strategy: Contribution of a Rubella Susceptibility Study of Women of Childbearing Age in Kyrgyzstan, 2001.
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Clinical Infectious Diseases . 6/15/2004, Vol. 38 Issue 12, p1780-1783. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- To contribute to the development of a rubella vaccination strategy, we conducted a study to determine age-specific susceptibility among women aged 15-39 years by testing for rubella-specific IgG antibodies. Of 964 women, 13% were found to be susceptible to rubella. Significantly higher susceptibility among women >25 years old was observed. Susceptibility data are important but are not sufficient to develop a vaccination strategy. After considering all available information, we suggested vaccination of women aged <35 years and selective vaccination of older women who were planning pregnancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10584838
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 13282122
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1086/421018