[Pertussis in Poland in 2008]

Przegl Epidemiol. 2010;64(2):181-3.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

In 2008, 2 163 cases of pertussis were reported in Poland. The incidence 5.7 per 100 000 was higher, 9% more compared to the last year (5.2). Highest incidence 37.7 per 100 000 population was observed in 10 - 14 age group and among urban areas population in all age groups. Of 2163 cases 870 (40%) were hospitalized. In 2008 one death attributed to pertussis was reported.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age Distribution
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Mass Vaccination / statistics & numerical data*
  • Pertussis Vaccine / administration & dosage*
  • Poland / epidemiology
  • Registries / statistics & numerical data*
  • Rural Population / statistics & numerical data
  • Sex Distribution
  • Urban Population / statistics & numerical data
  • Whooping Cough / diagnosis*
  • Whooping Cough / epidemiology*
  • Whooping Cough / mortality
  • Whooping Cough / prevention & control

Substances

  • Pertussis Vaccine