[Diphtheria protection in the population of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern].
Evaluation of the diphtheria protection in 764 healthy volunteers before and after the vaccination showed that 56.3% had a reliable immunity, 22.8% a doubtful and 20.9% had no immunity. A high risk is in the age group 41-50 years. Young medical personal and alcoholics also have insufficient diphtheria immunity. The results of 41 healthy volunteers with a basic immunisation of more than 10 years ago prove that one booster shot is sufficient irrespective of the moment of the last vaccination.
Brinkmann
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Krankenhaus West, Kinderneuropsychiatrische Klinik Stralsund.
Hülsse
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Martens
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D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D004165:Diphtheria / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004168:Diphtheria Toxoid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007117:Immunization, Secondary; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D014611:Vaccination
D004168:Diphtheria Toxoid