Authors: Ua K, Hendrati LY, Son KL, Sari SSN, Astutik E, Sigunawand.
DOI: 10.5365/wpsar.2025.16.1145
Abstract Summary
A measles outbreak in Indonesia’s Lamongan District affected 51 children, with 37% laboratory-confirmed cases. The investigation revealed declining immunization coverage, especially for the second measles-rubella vaccine dose, as the primary cause. COVID-19 disruptions, religious misconceptions, and long intervals between doses contributed to low vaccination rates.
Why Brain? ๐ง
Measles outbreak in Indonesia linked to declining vaccination rates, worsened by COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine hesitancy, highlighting urgent need to improve immunization coverage to protect children.
Study Limitations:
Retrospective design
Single subdistrict study area
Small sample size with only 25 of 51 cases laboratory-confirmed
License: cc by.
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