Vaccine introduction in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Vaccine. 2015 May 11;33(20):2297-300. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.03.005. Epub 2015 Mar 10.

Abstract

The feasibility of mass vaccination campaigns for Japanese encephalitis and Haemophilus influenzae type b infections was explored in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea using pilot vaccination studies. The experiences from these initial studies were then used to support larger vaccination campaigns in children at risk of these infections. We discuss the challenges and requirements for the inclusion of additional vaccines into the existing expanded program on immunization in the country.

Keywords: DPR Korea; DPRK; Disease burden; Japanese encephalitis; Vaccination; Vaccine introduction.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Capsules*
  • Child
  • Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  • Encephalitis, Japanese / prevention & control*
  • Haemophilus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Haemophilus Vaccines*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Japanese Encephalitis Vaccines*
  • Mass Vaccination*

Substances

  • Haemophilus Vaccines
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b polysaccharide vaccine
  • Japanese Encephalitis Vaccines