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: Received: 9 January 2024 / Approved: 11 January 2024 / Online: 11 January 2024 (07:55:17 CET)
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Alreshidi, F.S.; Alrasheedi, F. Measles Trends in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2002-2012.. Preprints2024, 2024010871. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0871.v1
Alreshidi, F.S.; Alrasheedi, F. Measles Trends in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2002-2012.. Preprints 2024, 2024010871. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0871.v1
Alreshidi, F.S.; Alrasheedi, F. Measles Trends in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2002-2012.. Preprints2024, 2024010871. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0871.v1
APA Style
Alreshidi, F.S., & Alrasheedi, F. (2024). Measles Trends in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2002-2012.. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0871.v1
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Alreshidi, F.S. and Fawaz Alrasheedi. 2024 "Measles Trends in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2002-2012." Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0871.v1
Abstract
Abstract:
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) aims to achieve measles elimination by
2015. Since the beginning of elimination efforts in early 2000, there has not been a study tracking the national incidence over time. Thus, we described the distribution and incidence rates (IR) of measles in all 13 provinces of KSA from 2002 – 2012. This should give policymakers a clear picture about how to improve measles surveillance and accelerate elimination efforts. Using the national measles notification data reported to the Ministry of Health from 2002 through 2012 from all 13 provinces of KSA. Trends in annual measles IR stratified by age, gender, nationality, province, month, and immunization status in KSA were determined. There were 9,643 confirmed cases of measles reported in KSA from 2002 – 2012. Most were reported from Makkah (21.9%) and were among the age group 0 – 14 years of age. Madinah province showed a continuous IR increase from 2009. Baha province has been measles free since 2008. KSA could eliminate measles by 2015 by maintaining high vaccination coverage in the population and improving public health surveillance.
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