title: [Evaluation of coverage under the national plan for measles and rubella vaccination based on a sample of schools].
abstract: In order to evaluate the prevalence of immunization against measles and rubella, a survey was performed in children attending randomly selected nursery schools throughout France. School physicians filled in a questionnaire during the visit prior to admission to first grade (5-6 years of age). Parents attend this visit and present their child's immunization card. The survey was carried out in 1979. Prevalence of immunization among surveyed children was 26% for measles and 2% for rubella. These prevalences varied across regions, and according to whether the school was located in an urban or rural area. Sixty-nine per cent of parents were aware of the existence of the vaccine against measles and 12% declared they did not wish their child to receive this vaccine. The main reason for non-immunization was failure of the family physician to suggest the vaccine.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Goulet
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Papasoglou
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008457:Measles / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009313:National Health Programs; D011159:Population Surveillance; D012409:Rubella / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D014611:Vaccination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
vernacular_title: Evaluation de la couverture vaccinale "rougeole" et "rubéole" sur le plan national à partir d'un échantillon d'écoles.