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Results of the expanded program on immunization in the Macedonian refugee camps

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  • Koop, D.G.
  • Jackson, B.M.
  • Nestel, G.

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Objectives. This report summarizes the results of the Macedonian refugee camps' Expanded Program on Immunization. Methods. Government agencies and nongovernmental organizations implemented an immunization program consisting of 3 mass vaccination campaigns in each of the 7 camps. Before the second mass campaign, weekly immunization clinics were initiated in each camp. Children younger than 48 months were immunized against 8 antigens according to a schedule established by the Macedonian Ministry of Health. Results. Immunization coverage rates in the second campaign were 91% in Cegrane and 73% in Brazda. Coverage rates of the weekly clinics averaged 93%. Conclusions. Initiating an expanded immunization program in the absence of a stable population is problematic.

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  • Koop, D.G. & Jackson, B.M. & Nestel, G., 2001. "Results of the expanded program on immunization in the Macedonian refugee camps," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 91(10), pages 1656-1659.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2001:91:10:1656-1659_1
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    1. Rifat Atun & Thyra de Jongh & Federica V. Secci & Kelechi Ohiri & Olusoji Adeyi, 2009. "Clearing the Global Health Fog : A Systematic Review of the Evidence on Integration of Health Systems and Targeted Interventions," World Bank Publications - Books, The World Bank Group, number 5946.

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