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Immunization
Research from Malmo University, Department of Medical Microbiology broadens understanding of immunization
November 12th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'Seroepidemiology as basis for design of a human papillomavirus vaccination program' new findings in immunization. "We have performed a serological survey of HPV type 16-antibody prevalence by age and sex in Sweden and used it as a basis for modelling the optimal vaccination strategies in this population. Samples of 3,317 subjects were tested for HPV16-specific antibodies," scientists writing in the journal Vaccine report. "The observed age-specific seroprevalences along with sexual behaviour data were used to infer parameter values for a mathematical model representing Sweden and the preventive effect of possible strategies estimated. By...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-11-12)
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