Vaccination ( 4536 results )
Semaine européenne de la vaccination 2026
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Trends in the incidence of invasive pneumococcal infections, France, 2005
Introduction - Vaccination of children under 2 years of age with the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (Pn7) was introduced in France in January 2003. Methods - The impact of Pn7...
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Occupational exposure to HIV, HCV, and HBV among healthcare workers in France. Data as of December 31, 2005
Surveillance of occupational infections among healthcare workers in France has been in place for HIV since 1991, for HCV since 1997, and for HBV since 2005, with the aim of helping to...
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Basis for Vaccination Recommendations
Once a new vaccine has been approved, public health expertise is required to support the decision regarding its potential inclusion in the national immunization schedule. This analysis,...
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The BCG Vaccine and the Role of the Intradermal Test in 2006
Introduction. - In France today, the BCG vaccine remains mandatory except in cases of specific contraindications. However, BCG vaccination policy is currently undergoing changes. This...
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Tuberculosis in the WHO European Region: Situation and Trends in 2004
In 2004, 414,163 cases of tuberculosis were reported in Europe (51 countries), 70% of which were from Eastern European countries (former Soviet Union). The significant burden of...
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Cases of tuberculosis reported in France in 2005
The results presented here pertain to cases of active tuberculosis reported in France during 2005 under the mandatory reporting system. In 2005, the number of tuberculosis cases reported...
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Should the BCG vaccine be discontinued?
The current epidemiological situation regarding tuberculosis in France calls for a reassessment of the appropriateness of the BCG vaccination policy. Indeed, it closely aligns with the...
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Typhoid and Paratyphoid Fever in France in 2001
Typhoid and paratyphoid fever are notifiable diseases. This article describes the main epidemiological characteristics of 92 cases reported in France in 2001: incidence rates in France...
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Changes in the Characteristics of Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis as an Initial Manifestation of AIDS, January 1994–June 2002
The purpose of this article is to describe the characteristics of individuals with AIDS-initiating pulmonary tuberculosis and their progression over time, and to examine the factors...
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BCG and tuberculin tests: changes in French vaccination policy.
This article summarizes the report titled "Epidemiological Impact of a Change in BCG Vaccination Policy in France," published in July 2001 by the French Institute for Public Health...
