Persistence of diphtheria, Hyderabad, India, 2003-2006

Emerg Infect Dis. 2008 Jul;14(7):1144-6. doi: 10.3201/eid1407.071167.

Abstract

During 2003-2006, diphtheria rates in Hyderabad, India, were higher among persons 5-19 years of age, women, and Muslims than among other groups. Vaccine was efficacious among those who received >/=4 doses. The proportion of the population receiving boosters was low, especially among Muslims. We recommend increasing booster dose coverage.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diphtheria / epidemiology*
  • Diphtheria / immunology*
  • Diphtheria-Tetanus Vaccine / administration & dosage
  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine / administration & dosage*
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • India / epidemiology
  • Infant
  • Islam
  • Male
  • Mass Vaccination*
  • Middle Aged
  • Urban Population

Substances

  • Diphtheria-Tetanus Vaccine
  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine