Persistence of Diphtheria, Hyderabad, India, 2003–2006
oleh: Sailaja Bitragunta, Manoj V. Murhekar, Yvan J. Hutin, Padmanabha P. Penumur, Mohan D. Gupte
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-07-01 |
Deskripsi
During 2003–2006, diphtheria rates in Hyderabad, India, were higher among persons 5–19 years of age, women, and Muslims than among other groups. Vaccine was efficacious among those who received >4 doses. The proportion of the population receiving boosters was low, especially among Muslims. We recommend increasing booster dose coverage.