Routine vaccination of certain groups of persons, including children and the elderly might provide additional protection to persons at risk for influenza complications and reduce the overall influenza burden. The aim of the paper was to estimate the influenza vaccine coverage in persons aged 0-4 years and > 65 years in Poland in 2004-2007. Official data collected by National Institute of Hygien...

Background: Studies on efficacy of various vaccines that prevent or reduce the primary and recurrent HSV-1 infection have demonstrated the importance of cellular immunity for protection against the infection. We previously used DNA vaccination to induce cellular immunity against HSV-1 infection in mice. Objective: The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of LIGHT, a member of TNF super f...

In 2013 and 2014, the Netherlands experienced a measles outbreak in orthodox Protestant communities with low measles-mumps-rubella vaccination coverage. Assessing total outbreak costs is needed for public health outbreak preparedness and control. Total costs of this outbreak were an estimated $4.7 million.

BACKGROUND Annual immunization is the most effective way to prevent influenza and its associated complications. However, optimal immunization rates are not being met in Nova Scotia, Canada. Additional providers, such as pharmacists, may improve access and convenience to receive vaccines. Pharmacists began immunizing patients 5 years of age and older within the publicly funded universal influenz...

lichen planus (lp) is a chronic mucocutaneous disease widely recognized in adults, but uncommon in children. the purpose of this paper is to report two cases of lp in children. the diagnosis was made based on clinical and histopathological findings. the treatment consisted of antifungal and multivitamin therapy. regression of lesions was observed. the patients are still under follow up. althoug...

in an attempt to convert mass vaccination practices to the extended programme on immunization, a sero-evaluation study was carried out in rural iran in 1976. a total of 22 246 rural children of 2-12 years of age were sampled. blood samples taken on filter paper were tested by indirect hemagglutination technique to determine the level of circulating antibodies against tetanus toxoid. tetanus was...

background measles is one of the main causes of death among children, especially in developing countries. although over 30 years have passed since the availability of measles vaccine; it is still uncontrolled in many countries.in iran the highest incidence of confirmed measles cases have occurred in sistan and baluchistan province. objectives this study was conducted to determine demographic an...