title: [Measles vaccination campaign for vulnerable populations: lessons learned].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Between 2008 and 2011, a measles epidemic raged in France. Immunization coverage in France, already insufficient in the general population, is even more worrying for deprived populations in whom exposure to the disease and the risk of complications are much higher. In this context, Medecins du Monde (MdM), the General Council of the Seine-Saint-Denis (CG93) and the Territorial Directorate of the Regional Health Agency (DTARS) implemented a measles vaccination campaign among the Rom population of the department.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The objective was to improve coverage of this population by providing ambulatory services in collaboration between various field partners in a single public health project.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twenty-two of the known Rom settlements were selected to receive vaccination. MdM was in charge of logistics, mediation and vaccinations at 13 sites and the DTARS and CG93 were in charge of vaccination at another 9 sites with support from MdM for mediation and logistics.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Between January and June 2012, 250 persons were vaccinated, 34.7% of the target population.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Coverage of the population after the vaccination campaign was still very low. The partnership between MdM, DTARS and CG93 helped to create a positive mobile action experience and extended prevention actions towards the most vulnerable populations excluded from conventional health care structures.
authors.forename: Sophie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Laurence
authors.forename: Marielle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chappuis
authors.forename: Dorinela
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lucas
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Duteurtre
authors.forename: Jean-François
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Corty
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003151:Community Health Centers; D005602:France; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008458:Measles Vaccine; D014611:Vaccination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D035862:Vulnerable Populations; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D008458:Measles Vaccine