Evaluation of Combination Measles-Mumps-Rubella-Varicella Vaccine Introduction in Australia
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.1965
Abstract: Importance Incorporating combination vaccines, such as the measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV) vaccine, into immunization schedules should be evaluated from a benefit-risk perspective. Use of MMRV vaccine poses challenges due to a recognized increased risk of febrile seizures… read more here.
Keywords: mumps rubella; measles mumps; mmrv vaccine; age ... See more keywords
Using Disease Epidemiology to Optimize Immunization Schedules.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.2375
Abstract: Macartney et al1 report in this issue of JAMA Pediatrics on the safety of using combination measles-mumps-rubellavaricella (MMRV) vaccine as the second dose of measlesmumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and sole dose of varicella vaccine in Australia,… read more here.
Keywords: varicella vaccine; mmrv vaccine; age; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Safety of varicella vaccination strategies: An overview of reviews
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DOI: 10.1002/rmv.2416
Abstract: The safety of new vaccines under development as well as existing vaccines is a key priority for national and international public health agencies. A number of countries have implemented universal childhood varicella vaccination programmes over… read more here.
Keywords: vaccination; safety varicella; varicella vaccination; overview reviews ... See more keywords
Diplopia as isolated presentation of varicella zoster central nervous system reactivation
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DOI: 10.1007/s13365-017-0534-z
Abstract: Here, we report a patient who developed diplopia secondary to a right cranial nerve III and IV palsy, as well as fever and headache. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis (CSF) showed high varicella-zoster virus (VZV)-DNA viral load… read more here.
Keywords: isolated presentation; reactivation; presentation varicella; varicella ... See more keywords
Post-varicella Arterial Ischemic Stroke in Denmark 2010 to 2016.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2017.11.018
Abstract: BACKGROUND Varicella, most often a benign disease of childhood, is associated with an increased risk of arterial ischemic stroke in children. The aim of the present study was to estimate the incidence of post-varicella arterial… read more here.
Keywords: ischemic stroke; varicella arterial; varicella; arterial ischemic ... See more keywords
Maritime varicella illness and death reporting, U.S., 2010-2015.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2018.04.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Ships destined for, or departing from, U.S. ports of entry must report certain signs and symptoms of potentially communicable diseases of public health interest among travelers to the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine… read more here.
Keywords: maritime varicella; crew members; case; varicella illness ... See more keywords
Epidemiology of varicella in Haidian district, Beijing, China-2007-2015.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.03.044
Abstract: BACKGROUND 1-Dose varicella vaccination was recommended for children in Beijing before November 2012. To further control school-based outbreaks and decrease incidence, a 2-dose vaccination was implemented in 2013. We described the varicella epidemiology and assessed… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; haidian district; epidemiology; 2007 2015 ... See more keywords
Varicella in the prison setting: A report of three outbreaks in Rhode Island and a review of the literature.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.07.031
Abstract: BACKGROUND The prison setting carries unique risks for varicella outbreaks and the disease in adults, particularly those who are immunocompromised, can be life-threatening. In 2016-17, there were three outbreaks of varicella at three different correctional… read more here.
Keywords: review; varicella; prison; prison setting ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of post-exposure prophylaxis during varicella outbreaks among primary and middle school students in Shanghai: An analysis of three-year surveillance data.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.08.004
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of post-exposure prophylaxis conducted during varicella outbreaks among students in Shanghai. METHODS Surveillance data were collected from September 1, 2013 to December 31, 2016 involving 3524 susceptible students in 109… read more here.
Keywords: exposure prophylaxis; varicella outbreaks; rate; varicella ... See more keywords
Assessment of pre-specified adverse events following varicella vaccine: A population-based self-controlled risk interval study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.01.090
Abstract: BACKGROUND Clinical trials and spontaneous reporting systems have revealed rare but biologically plausible adverse events following varicella immunization. Few post-marketing controlled studies have been conducted to assess the relationship between the varicella vaccine and these… read more here.
Keywords: following varicella; varicella vaccine; risk; varicella ... See more keywords
Trend in varicella patients 4 years after implementation of universal two-dose varicella vaccination in Japan.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.09.038
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To elucidate the trend and clinical spectrum of virologically diagnosed varicella patients after implementation of universal vaccination as a national immunization program in Japan. PATIENTS AND METHODS Study subjects were patients suspected of varicella,… read more here.
Keywords: vaccination; target group; varicella; varicella patients ... See more keywords