Open AccessSerological surveillance of rubella in Europe: European Sero-Epidemiology Network (ESEN2)
Author(s) -
A Nardone,
Elizabeth Miller
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
euro surveillance/eurosurveillance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.766
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1560-7917
pISSN - 1025-496X
DOI - 10.2807/esm.09.04.00456-en
Subject(s) - rubella , serology , epidemiology , epidemiological surveillance , european region , medicine , environmental health , virology , rubella vaccine , vaccination , immunology , pediatrics , geography , measles , antibody , pathology , regional science
Serological surveillance is an important resource to evaluate vaccine programmes, especially for diseases such as rubella, where a sub-optimal programme can lead to an increase in morbidity. A coordinated vaccine policy in Europe is needed and the aim of the European Sero-Epidemiology Network (ESEN2) is to standardise serological surveillance in 22 countries for eight diseases, including rubella.