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Measles remains a major public health concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) despite ongoing vaccination efforts. During 2023, the country reported nearly 300,000 suspected cases, disproportionately affecting children under five years of age. This study aimed to estimate the real-world effectiveness of the measles vaccine (MV) and associated factors among children aged 9-59 months.
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Tembele, Wilfried Nlandu et al.
Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines. Volume 12(1).
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Tembele, Wilfried Nlandu et al.
Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines. Volume 12(1).
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is a leading cause of hospitalization among infants and young children. Broad immunization with the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab represents a promising preventive strategy. However, real-world data on its impact at the population level remain limited, particularly in routine clinical settings.
Methods: This retrospective single-center study evaluated a...
Bauer, Moritz et al.
Molecular and Cellular Pediatrics. Volume 13(1).
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Bauer, Moritz et al.
Molecular and Cellular Pediatrics. Volume 13(1).
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Vitamin D has been implicated in modulating immune responses to COVID-19 and anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. However, whether chronic cholecalciferol supplementation influences the risk of post-vaccination breakthrough infection remains unclear. This retrospective observational study investigated the role of chronic vitamin D supplementation and circulating 25(OH) vitamin D concentrations on SARS-CoV-2...
di Filippo, Luigi et al.
Endocrine. Volume 91(1).
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di Filippo, Luigi et al.
Endocrine. Volume 91(1).
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Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) are a major global health concern for children and adolescents. The COVID-19 pandemic further complicated VPDs prevention by halting vaccinations in many areas. This study aimed to analyze the global burden and trends of eight high - burden VPDs in 0 - 19 - year - olds from 1990 to 2021.
Methods: Using data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 database across 204...
Jin, Xingyi et al.
Italian Journal of Pediatrics. Volume 52(1).
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Jin, Xingyi et al.
Italian Journal of Pediatrics. Volume 52(1).
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