Effectiveness of measles vaccination for control of exposed children

The effectiveness of measles vaccine for postexposure prophylaxis at educational centers was investigated. A total of 166 children who shared the classroom with 10 confirmed cases during the infectious period of cases were studied. Of total susceptible exposed children, 72% (54/75) were vaccinated and 25 contracted measles. Vaccine effectiveness in children vaccinated within 72 hours of exposure was 90.5% (95% confidence interval, 34%–99%).

CitationBarrabeig, I. [et al.]. Effectiveness of measles vaccination for control of exposed children. "The pediatric infectious disease journal", 14 Setembre 2010, vol. 30, núm. 1, p. 78-80.

URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/2117/11095

DOI10.1097/INF.0b013e3181f7001c

ISSN0891-3668 (paper); 1532-0987 (electrònic)

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