Article de revue
Measles imported to the United States by children adopted from China
In July 2013, the National Immunization Program of China was notified by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that measles was detected in 3 newly adopted, special needs children with cerebral palsy (CP) from China. The researchers report an investigation of measles transmission in China that led to infection of these children.
The researchers recommend that the China pharmacopeia vaccine contraindications be reviewed and updated, the United States should reconsider allowing vaccination exemptions for internationally adopted children unless there are true medical contraindications to vaccination, and US pediatricians should counsel adopting parents to ensure that their child is up-to-date on recommended vaccinations before coming to the United States.
Auteurs
Langues
- Anglais
Année de publication
2015
Journal
Pediatrics
Type
Article de revue
Catégories
- Prestation de services
Maladies
- Rougeole
Pays
- Chine
- États-Unis
Mots-clés
- Suivi de la couverture
Régions de l'OMS
- Région des Amériques
- Région du Pacifique occidental
