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Cholera vaccination can provide indirect protection to unvaccinated individuals through herd immunity

The evidence on cholera disease dynamics suggests that significant herd protection can result from a relatively small number of immunizations, particularly in endemic areas where there is some natural immunity among the population.

Full Citation:
Jeuland, M., Lucas, M., Clemens, J.,et al. 2009. A Cost–Benefit Analysis of Cholera Vaccination Programs in Beira, Mozambique. World Bank Economic Review. 23(2).

Title of Article: A Cost–Benefit Analysis of Cholera Vaccination Programs in Beira, Mozambique

Author(s): Jeuland, M., Lucas, M., Clemens, J.,et al

Publication Year: 2009

Publication Name: World Bank Economic Review

Publication Volume: 23(2)

Publication Source URL: https://elibrary.worldbank.org/doi/pdf/10.1093/wber/lhp006

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1093/wber/lhp006

Topics: Health

Disease Vaccines: Cholera

Immunization Terms: Herd effects

Countries: Mozambique

WHO Regions: Africa