Measles in a highly vaccinated society: The 2007–08 outbreak in Israel

Anis, Emilia; Grotto, Itamar; Moerman, Larisa; Warshavsky, Bruce; Slater, Paul E.; Lev, Baruch; Israeli, Avi

doi:10.1016/j.jinf.2009.07.005

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“…Highest rates were reported among unvaccinated children from the Ultra-orthodox Jewish population in Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv districts, but also in other districts and populations, including rare cases in the military. [9][10][11] Against this background, the lower measles seroprevalence found in the current study among 1988-9 birth cohort compared to 1977-8 birth cohort could be explained by multiple factors:…”

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confidence: 67%

“…Incidence rates were 1.5/100,000 in the military while rates were much higher (20/100,000) in the civilian sector. 9 Similar successful containment in the military occurred during the 1994 measles epidemic in Israel. 18 The study findings were discussed and informed policy by the Israeli national verification committee for measles and rubella elimination, established in 2013, within the framework for the verification process in the WHO European region.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Measles epidemiology in Israel, which partially reflects exposure to the wild virus, has dramatically changed over the last decades, while parallel changes occurred in the national vaccination policy. 9 Routine vaccination began in 1967 with one-dose of single-antigen measles vaccine for 9 months old infants (changed to 12 months in 1970), while annual incidence rates were around 50 per 100,000 people. Annual rates fluctuated and reached almost as high as 200 per 100,000 people in 1982.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In parallel, during 2007-8 Israel experienced its largest measles outbreak since 1994. 9 In this study we aimed to assess the seroprevalence of measles IgG antibodies and concordance with rubella and mumps seroprevalence among Israeli young adults born in 1988-9 in comparison to previous birth cohorts, in order to inform evidence based prevention policy.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Seroprevalence of measles, mumps and rubella among young adults, after 20 years of universal 2-dose MMR vaccination in Israel

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Evidence-based vaccination policy is important for the global and local efforts of achieving control over measles. In 2007, the first Israeli birth cohort to be twice vaccinated during childhood with Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine reached adulthood. In parallel, Israel experienced its largest measles outbreak since 1994. We aimed to assess the seroprevalence of measles IgG antibodies and concordance with rubella and mumps seroprevalence among young Israeli adults born 1988-9 in comparison to previous birth cohorts, in order to inform evidence based prevention policy. We conducted a seroprevalence study of IgG antibodies among 439 Israeli adults born in 1988-9, based on a representative sample of sera collected at age 18-19 upon recruitment to mandatory military service in 2007. In total, 85.7% were seropositive for measles as compared with 95.6% in the 1996 recruitment (P < 0.001). The absolute decline was significant both for males (8.8%, P D 0.001) and females (12.1%, P < 0.001). There were no significant differences in seropositivity by gender, years of education, country of birth or smoking status. Rubella seropositivity among measles seropositives was 90.4%, significantly (P < 0.001) higher than 72.1% among measles seronegatives. Mumps seropositivity among measles seropositives was 87.0%, significantly (P < 0.001) higher than 62.3% among measles seronegatives. Results were similar for Israeli-born only. Our findings indicate that measles seroprevalence decreased after the last change in vaccination policy and reach sub-optimal level. Until global eradication is reached, a proactive vaccination program to supplement routine childhood vaccination program should be considered in Israel and in other countries.

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“…The current resurgence of measles in Europe [1], SouthEast Europe [2] and the Eastern Mediterranean [3][4][5], has put Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) control in the spotlight. WHO EURO's shift of its regional goal for measles and rubella elimination from 2010 to 2015 [6], is emblematic of the failure to meet expected results.…”

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Migrant's access to immunization in Mediterranean Countries

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The Doctor is Just a Messenger: Beliefs of Ultraorthodox Jewish Women in Regard to Breast Cancer and Screening

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Screenings for the early detection of breast cancer greatly improve survival odds. Studies of minority groups have shown lower attendance of screenings; however, these studies seldom focused on religious minorities. This study examines perceptions of cancer and cancer screening among healthy ultraorthodox women in order to gain insight about ways to promote screening. In this qualitative-phenomenological study of two focus groups, three main themes were found: faith in God; the Rabbi as a guide; one's relationship with the community. The study's findings point to the importance of studying the unique needs of members of certain religious groups.

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Measles in a highly vaccinated society: The 2007–08 outbreak in Israel

Cited by 47 publications

References 12 publications

Seroprevalence of measles, mumps and rubella among young adults, after 20 years of universal 2-dose MMR vaccination in Israel

Seroprevalence of measles, mumps and rubella among young adults, after 20 years of universal 2-dose MMR vaccination in Israel

Migrant's access to immunization in Mediterranean Countries

The Doctor is Just a Messenger: Beliefs of Ultraorthodox Jewish Women in Regard to Breast Cancer and Screening

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