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An increase in Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccination among preschool- aged children in inner-city Los Angeles, 1990 through 1992

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  • Ewert, D.P.
  • Westman, S.
  • Ward, B.
  • Bendana, N.
  • Halbert, R.
  • Vadheim, C.M.
  • Ward, J.I.
  • Mascola, L.

Abstract

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccination coverage and disease incidence were measured among preschool-aged children residing in inner-city Los Angeles. Among children 1.5 to 14 months of age, vaccination coverage of at least one dose increased from 0% in 1990 to 82% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 73%, 91%) in 1992. Among children 15 to 59 months old, vaccination coverage of at least one Hib dose administered at or after age 15 months increased from 35% (95% CI = 29%, 41%) in 1990 to 63% (95% CI = 56%, 70%) in 1992. Although Hib vaccination has reduced disease incidence in this population, greater use of vaccine can result in further reductions.

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  • Ewert, D.P. & Westman, S. & Ward, B. & Bendana, N. & Halbert, R. & Vadheim, C.M. & Ward, J.I. & Mascola, L., 1994. "An increase in Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccination among preschool- aged children in inner-city Los Angeles, 1990 through 1992," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 84(7), pages 1154-1157.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1994:84:7:1154-1157_0
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