1. Measles surveillance in era of elimination - Immunisation
1. Measles surveillance in era of elimination - Immunisation
1. Measles surveillance in era of elimination - Immunisation
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Scope <strong>of</strong> Presentation<br />
• <strong>Measles</strong> and Rubella Elim<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
– Verification framework (WHO)<br />
– Criteria and performance <strong>in</strong>dicators<br />
• Current Irish epidemiological situation<br />
• Performance monitor<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Strengthen<strong>in</strong>g <strong>surveillance</strong> and control<br />
– Case <strong>in</strong>vestigation, contact trac<strong>in</strong>g<br />
– Laboratory diagnosis/genotyp<strong>in</strong>g<br />
– Demonstrate immunity > 95%<br />
HSE VPD tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g 18/04/2013 2
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