NSW Annual Vaccine-Preventable Disease Report, 2011
Alexander Rosewell A B , Paula J. Spokes A and Robin E. Gilmour AA Health Protection NSW
B Corresponding author. Email: arosw@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
NSW Public Health Bulletin 23(10) 171-178 https://doi.org/10.1071/NB12086
Published: 12 December 2012
Abstract
Abstract: Aim: To describe the epidemiology of selected vaccine-preventable diseases in NSW for 2011. Methods: Data from the NSW Notifiable Conditions Information Management System were analysed by: local health district of residence, age, Aboriginality, vaccination status, and organism, where available. Risk factor and vaccination status data were collected by public health units for case-patients following notification under the NSW Public Health Act 1991*. Results: Outbreaks of measles and pertussis were reported in 2011, associated with unimmunised groups for measles, and a variety of factors for pertussis. Notification rates for other selected vaccine-preventable diseases remained stable. Conclusion: Vaccine-preventable diseases are generally well controlled in NSW. However, pertussis remains an important public health issue. To prevent measles high population vaccination coverage, including vaccination in risk groups, is essential.
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