Improving the Science of Measles Prevention-Will It Make for a Better Immunization Program?

• Authors: Juan Garon, Emory University; Walter Orenstein, Emory University
• Journal Title: PLoS Medicine
• Volume: Volume 13, Number 10
• Publisher: Public Library of Science | 2016-10, Pages e1002145-e1002145
• Type of Work: Article | Final Publisher PDF
• Publisher DOI: http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002145
• Subjects: Health Sciences, Immunology; Health Sciences, Education; Health Sciences, General

Abstract

In a Perspective, Julie Garon and Walter Orenstein discuss Lessler and colleagues' modeling study on measles vaccination and the implications for triggered and routine immunization programs.