[Pertussis in Poland in 2009]

Przegl Epidemiol. 2011;65(2):205-7.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

In 2009, 2 390 cases of pertussis were reported in Poland. The incidence 6.3 per 100 000 was higher, 9.5% more compared to the last year (5.7). Highest incidence 38.1 per 100 000 population was observed in 3 years old children and like last year in 10-14 age group (34.7) and among urban areas population. Of 2 390 cases 1079 (45%) were hospitalized. In 2009 no 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