Authors
Julia A Nacov, Jannik Stemler, Jon Salmanton-García, Louise M Cremer, Markus Zeitlinger, Patrick WG Mallon, Zoi Dorothea Pana, Heinz-Josef Schmitt, Oliver A Cornely, VACCELERATE Consortium
Publication date
2024/5/28
Journal
Infection
Pages
1-12
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Description
Purpose
Considering the re-emergence of poliomyelitis (PM) in non-endemic regions, it becomes apparent that vaccine preventable diseases can rapidly develop epi- or even pandemic potential. Evaluation of the current vaccination status is required to inform patients, health care providers and policy makers about vaccination gaps.
Methods
Between October 28 2022 and November 23 2022, 5,989 adults from the VACCELEREATE Volunteer Registry completed an electronic case report form on their previous PM vaccine doses including number, types/-valencies and the time of administration based on their vaccination records. A uni-/multivariable regression analysis was performed to assess associations in participant characteristics and immunization status.
Results
Among German volunteers (n = 5,449), complete PM immunization schedule was found in 1,981 (36%) participants. Uncertain immunization, due to …
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