Invasive meningococcal disease, Utah, 1995-2005.
Trends in invasive meningococcal disease in Utah during 1995-2005 have differed substantially from US trends in incidence rate and serogroup and age distributions. Regional surveillance is essential to identify high-risk populations that might benefit from targeted immunization efforts.
Boulton
Rachelle B
RB
Department of Health, Division of Epidemiology and Laboratory Services, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, USA. rboulton@utah.gov
Alder
Stephen C
SC
Mottice
Susan
S
Catinella
A Peter
AP
Byington
Carrie L
CL
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008585:Meningitis, Meningococcal / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D022401:Meningococcal Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014589:Utah / Q000453:epidemiology
D022401:Meningococcal Vaccines