Poliomyelitis outbreak, Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, September 2010-February 2011.
Emerging infectious diseases 2011 Aug ; 17(8); 1506-9. doi: 10.3201/eid1708.110195. Epub 2011 12 07
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.