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- Title
Measles elimination in the Americas: a comparison between countries with a one-dose and two-dose routine vaccination schedule.
- Authors
Sever, Adrianne E; Rainey, Jeanette J; Zell, Elizabeth R; Hennessey, Karen; Uzicanin, Amra; Castillo-Solórzano, Carlos; Dietz, Vance
- Abstract
The Region of the Americas eliminated measles in 2002 through high first-dose routine measles vaccine coverage and vaccination campaigns every 4-6 years; a second routine dose at school entry was added in some countries. The impact of this second routine dose on measles elimination was evaluated.
- Publication
The Journal of infectious diseases, 2011, Vol 204 Suppl 2, pS748
- ISSN
1537-6613
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/infdis/jir445