Abstract
The number of reported varicella cases is continuously increasing in Korea; however, associated medical utilization is declining. The ratio between varicella insurance claims and reports of passive infectious disease surveillance has gradually increased to > 80% since the second half of 2017. The recent increase in reported varicella cases is influenced by improved reporting. We calculated the varicella incidence and cumulative incidence in each birth cohort according to age. The cumulative incidence rate among children aged < 6 years in the birth cohort born after the National Immunization Program introduced the varicella vaccine was about 60% lower than among children born before.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e53 |
Journal | Journal of Korean medical science |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 Feb 1 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2019 The Korean Academy of Medical Sciences.
Keywords
- Birth Cohort
- National Immunization Program
- Varicella
- Varicella Vaccine
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine