Changes in Epidemiological Characteristics of Varicella and Breakthrough Cases in Ningbo, China, From 2010 to 2023: Surveillance Study.

Journal: JMIR public health and surveillance
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Varicella is a prevalent respiratory infectious disease. Continuous monitoring is essential to understand evolving epidemiological patterns, particularly given the impact of vaccination and recent nonpharmacological interventions.

Authors

  • Xingqiang Pan
    Ningbo Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 1166 Fanjiangan Road, Haishu District, Ningbo, 315000, China, 86 057487680154.
  • Yan Zhang
    Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, 110032, China.
  • Xuefei Zhao
    Ningbo Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 1166 Fanjiangan Road, Haishu District, Ningbo, 315000, China, 86 057487680154.
  • Dandan Zhang
    College of Mathematics, Physics and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, China.