NSW Annual Vaccine-Preventable Disease Report, 2009

Paula J. Spokes; Robin E. Gilmour

doi:10.1071/NB10047

RESEARCH ARTICLE

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NSW Annual Vaccine-Preventable Disease Report, 2009

Paula J. Spokes ^A ^B and Robin E. Gilmour ^A

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^A Communicable Diseases Branch, NSW Department of Health

^B Corresponding author. Email: pspok@doh.health.nsw.gov.au

NSW Public Health Bulletin 21(10) 197-209 https://doi.org/10.1071/NB10047
Published: 18 November 2010

Abstract

Aims: To describe trends in case notification data for vaccine-preventable diseases in NSW for 2009. Methods: Risk factor and vaccination status data was collected from cases through public health unit follow-up. Data from the NSW Notifiable Diseases Database were analysed by: area health service of residence; age; vaccination status; and sub-organism, as appropriate for the period 1991–2009. Results: The incidence of vaccine-preventable disease has declined over time. Outbreaks of measles and pertussis occur in the community, associated with unimmunised groups (measles) or as a result of waning immunity (pertussis). Conclusion: Regular reporting of vaccine-preventable disease surveillance data will help inform control strategies in NSW.

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank and acknowledge the NSW public health network, including laboratory staff, for their work in identifying and managing cases of vaccine-preventable disease in NSW.

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