Measles Seroprevalence in Chiradzulu District, Malawi: Implications for Evaluating Vaccine Coverage
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VaccineAbstract
Self-reported measles vaccination coverage is frequently used to inform vaccination strategies in resource-poor settings. However, little is known to what extent this is a reliable indicator of underlying seroprotection, information that could provide guidance ensuring the success of measles control and elimination strategies.Publisher
ElsevierPubMed ID
26215370Additional Links
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/0264410XLanguage
enISSN
1873-2518ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.07.007
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