Measles among migrants in the European Union and the European Economic Area

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Authors

Gemma Williams · London School of Economics and Political Science

Sabrina Bacci · European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Rebecca Shadwick · London School of Economics and Political Science

Taavi Tillmann · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Bernd Rechel · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Teymur Noori · European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Abstract

We conclude that it is essential that routine surveillance of measles cases and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination coverage become strengthened, to capture migrant-specific data. These data can help to inform the provision of preventive services, which may need to reach out to vulnerable migrant populations that currently face barriers in accessing routine immunization and health services.

Topics & Keywords

Migration, Health and Trauma Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Employment and Welfare Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Public Health

Volume 44, Issue 1, pp. 6-13

DOI: 10.1177/1403494815610182

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