Mumps Vaccine

Epidemiology of mumps in Poland from 1990 to 2003 reviewed

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, June 14th, 2005

Investigators review the epidemiology of mumps in Poland from 1990 to 2003 in a recent issue of Vaccine.

"The annual incidence of mumps in Poland over the period 1990-2003 was 45-570 per 100,000 population with the epidemic peak every 4 to 5 years. Till 2003, mumps vaccination has not been included in the part of National Immunization Program in Poland that comprises the obligatory vaccinations. However, mumps vaccination was recommended by National Health Authority for children at the second year of life and it could be obtained privately. The proportion of vaccinated children has increased by 50% in last years. It has influenced on decreasing of number of...

Want to see the full article?

Purchase this article for only $3.00

We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.

Welcome to NewsRx!

Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of TB and Outbreaks Week

Source: TB and Outbreaks Week (2005-06-14)

NewsRx is Social

Top Medical Newsletters

Awards

Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005

Facts & Stats

NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.

Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry