Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination

Institut National d’Hygiène Publique, Abidjan, BP V 14, Cote D'Ivoire

Publications

• Research Article   
  Feasibility and Benefits of a Pre-exposure Vaccination Campaign against Human Rabies in Students under 15 Years of Age: Experience of Four (4) Health Districts in C�te d'Ivoire
  Author(s): Issaka Tiembre*, Christiane Djoman, Amani Yao Me Raphael, Tetchi Sopi Malthide, Anon-Nobou Acho Albertine and Joseph Benié Bi
  
  Introduction: Rabies is a deadly zoonosis in the absence of proper management. Children under 15 years of age are paying the highest burden. Pre-exposure vaccination is therefore imperative to protect this population. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of preventive pre-exposure vaccination against human rabies in primary schools in four health districts in Côte d'Ivoire. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in November 2022. It was based on the database and activity reports from the rabies vaccination campaign for students from January 1 to February 28, 2016. A total of 751 students’ records were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using Epi info software version 3.5.4. Results: The sensibilization sessions proved to be effective and effi.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2157-7560.23.14.526

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