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Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis of the Brainstem as a Clinical Entity. [PDF]

, 2017
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a rare progressive neurological disorder of early adolescence caused by persistent infection of the measles virus, which remains prevalent worldwide despite an effective vaccine. SSPE is a devastating disease
Ciacci, Joseph D, Upadhyayula, Pavan S, Yang, Jason, Yue, John K   +3 more
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Missed Opportunity for Routine Immunization and Its Associated Factors in Gozamen District Health Centers, Northwestern Ethiopia

Global Pediatric Health, 2020
Background . Vaccine- preventable diseases constitute a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children under-5 years of age in Ethiopia and other developing countries.
Fetelework Muluneh MPH, Muluken Wubetu MSc, Abebe Abate MSc   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Immunization strategies targeting newly arrived migrants in Non-EU countries of the mediterranean basin and black sea [PDF]

, 2017
Background: The World Health Organization recommends that host countries ensure appropriate vaccinations to refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. However, information on vaccination strategies targeting migrants in host countries is limited. Methods: In
Declich, Silvia, Del Manso, Martina, Dente, Maria Grazia, Giambi, Cristina, Mediterranean Basin Black Sea, Montano-Remacha, Carmen, Napoli, Christian, Riccardo, Flavia   +7 more
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Exploring childhood immunization uptake with first nations mothers in north-western Ontario, Canada [PDF]

, 2003
Background. Childhood immunization is an important component of preventive health care for young children. Successful control of vaccine-preventable diseases depends on high levels of immunization coverage.
Gregory, D, Tarrant, M
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Super‐Refractory Status Epilepticus (SRSE) in a Patient With Compound Heterozygous OPA1 Variants: Case Report and Literature Review

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Super‐Refractory Status Epilepticus (SRSE) is a rare, life‐threatening neurological emergency with unclear etiology in many cases. Mitochondrial dysfunction, often due to disease‐causing genetic variants, is increasingly recognized as a cause, with each gene producing distinct pathophysiological mechanisms.
Pouria Mohammadi, Lara Basovic, Christopher Michael McGraw   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors associated with not receiving HPV vaccine among adolescents by metropolitan statistical area status, United States, National Immunization Survey–Teen, 2016–2017

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2020
The 2016 and 2017 National Immunization Surveys-Teen (NIS-Teen) highlighted disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage by metropolitan statistical area (MSA) status.
Charnetta L. Williams, Tanja Y. Walker, Laurie D. Elam-Evans, David Yankey, Benjamin Fredua, Mona Saraiya, Shannon Stokley   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Promoting Adherence to Influenza Vaccination Recommendations in Pediatric Practice. [PDF]

, 2019
OBJECTIVES: In the United States, nonadherence to seasonal influenza vaccination guidelines for children and adolescents is common and results in unnecessary morbidity and mortality. We conducted a quality improvement project to improve vaccination rates
Cadilla, Adriana, Diaz, Maria Carmen, Franciosi, James P., Hossain, Jobayer, Werk, Lloyd N.   +4 more
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Building a Framework for Sexual and Reproductive Health Care in the Rheumatology Context: Content and Approaches

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
People with systemic autoimmune and rheumatic diseases (SARDs) are at higher risk than the general population of experiencing adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and maternal and/or fetal death.
Mehret Birru Talabi, Sonya Borrero
wiley   +1 more source

Vaccine [PDF]

IntroductionThe introduction of new vaccines highlights concerns about high vaccine wastage, knowledge of wastage policies and quality of stock management. However, an emphasis on minimizing wastage rates may cause confusion when recommendations are also

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Comparing methods of assessing dog rabies vaccination coverage in rural and urban communities in Tanzania [PDF]

, 2017
Rabies can be eliminated by achieving comprehensive coverage of 70% of domestic dogs during annual mass vaccination campaigns. Estimates of vaccination coverage are, therefore, required to evaluate and manage mass dog vaccination programs; however, there
Changalucha, Joel, Cleaveland, Sarah, Hampson, Katie, Hotopp, Karen, Johnson, Paul C.D., Kazwala, Rudovick, Lembo, Tiziana, Lugelo, Ahmed, Lushasi, Kennedy, Maziku, Mathew, Mbunda, Eberhard, Mtema, Zacharia, Sambo, Maganga, Sikana, Lwitiko, Townsend, Sunny E.   +14 more
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