Poliomyelitis Outbreak,Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, September 2010–February 2011

Abstract

On November 4, 2010, the Republic of the Congo declared a poliomyelitis outbreak. A cross-sectional survey in Pointe-Noire showed poor sanitary conditions and low vaccination coverage (55.5%), particularly among young adults. Supplementary vaccination should focus on older age groups in countries with evidence of immunity gaps.

Keywords

• viruses
• poliomyelitis
• epidemiology
• infectious disease outbreaks
• active immunization
• mass vaccination