[Chickenpox in Poland in 2009]

Przegl Epidemiol. 2011;65(2):195-7.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

In 2009, 140.115 cases of chickenpox were reported in Poland. The incidence 367.2 per 100,000 was higher compared to 2008 (340.2). Children 5-9 years old were the most affected age group--3252.8 per 100 000. Of 140.115 cases, 969 (0.69%) were hospitalized and 4 deaths attributed to chickenpox were reported.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age Distribution
  • Chickenpox / epidemiology*
  • Chickenpox / prevention & control
  • Chickenpox Vaccine / administration & dosage
  • Child
  • Child Welfare / statistics & numerical data*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Disease Outbreaks / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Mass Vaccination / statistics & numerical data
  • Poland / epidemiology
  • Registries / statistics & numerical data*
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Chickenpox Vaccine