Comparison of two strategies to prevent varicella outbreaks in housing facilities for asylum seekers

Vallière, Serge De; Cani, Naim; Grossenbacher, Maya; Puig, Francisco; Masserey, Éric; Bodenmann, Patrick

doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2011.06.001

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“…Häufiger als Übertragungen von importierten Infektionen [5,6] sind bisher Ausbrüche durch in Europa erworbene Infektionen unter Migranten beschrieben worden [4,[7][8][9][10][11].…”

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Ausbrüche von Infektionskrankheiten in Gemeinschaftsunterkünften für Asylsuchende 2004–2014 in Deutschland

Kühne

Gilsdorf

2016

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“…Häufiger als Übertragungen von importierten Infektionen [5,6] sind bisher Ausbrüche durch in Europa erworbene Infektionen unter Migranten beschrieben worden [4,[7][8][9][10][11].…”

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Ausbrüche von Infektionskrankheiten in Gemeinschaftsunterkünften für Asylsuchende 2004–2014 in Deutschland

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“…In Switzerland, in 2008, the attack rate of Varicella among asylum seekers was 2.8% [61], and a Swiss study found 14 out of 110 inmates to be susceptible for varicella in a prison where migrants were predominant [62]. to over-vaccination, increasing the risk of rare adverse events related to vaccine administration, particularly for attenuated live viral vaccines.…”

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Vaccinations in migrants and refugees: a challenge for European health systems. A systematic review of current scientific evidence

Mipatrini¹,

Stefanelli

Severoni

et al. 2017

Pathogens and Global Health

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The decline of immunization rates in countries of origin of migrants and refugees, along with risky conditions during the journey to Europe, may threaten migrants' health. We performed a systematic review of the scientific literature in order to assess the frequency of vaccine preventable diseases, and vaccination coverage among migrants and refugees in Europe. To this end, Medline and Cochrane databases were considered. After the screening and the selection process, 58 papers were included in the review. We focused on the following vaccinepreventable diseases: hepatitis B, measles, rubella, mumps, tetanus, poliomyelitis, pertussis, diphtheria, meningitis, and varicella. The results were presented as a qualitative synthesis. In summary, several studies highlighted that migrants and refugees have lower immunization rates compared to European-born individuals. Firstly, this is due to low vaccination coverage in the country of origin. Then, several problems may limit migrants' access to vaccination in Europe: (i) migrants are used to move around the continent, and many vaccines require multiple doses at regular times; (ii) information on the immunization status of migrants is often lacking; (iii) hosting countries face severe economic crises; (iv) migrants often refuse registration with medical authorities for fear of legal consequences and (v) the lack of coordination among public health authorities of neighboring countries may determine either duplications or lack of vaccine administration. Possible strategies to overcome these problems include tailoring immunization services on the specific needs of the target population, developing strong communication campaigns, developing vaccination registers, and promoting collaboration among public health authorities of European Countries. Background and aims

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“…Routine varicella vaccination increases coverage at elevated cost, given unnecessary vaccine administration among immune individuals. In one migrant detention facility in Switzerland, general vaccination was more effective than targeted testing in preventing varicella outbreaks, but incurred more than double the costs (de Valliere et al, 2011). Serological testing and subsequent vaccination can provide a more cost-effective approach for varicella prevention, including for recent migrants (Merrett, Schwartzman, Rivest, & Greenaway, 2007; Smith & Roberts, 2000).…”

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“…Varicella outbreaks are an ongoing challenge in detention and correctional facilities (Leung et al, 2014; Levy et al, 2003; Public Health England, 2014; Valdarchi et al, 2008), including facilities that house migrants (de Valliere et al, 2011; Gétaz et al, 2010; Haas, Dukhan, Goldstein, Lyandres, & Gdalevich, 2014). Such outbreaks can be disruptive and costly, requiring isolation of cases, identification, assessment of susceptibility and cohorting contacts, staff furloughs, and restriction in movement, gatherings, visitations, and court appearances (Leung et al, 2014).…”

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Serological Susceptibility to Varicella Among U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detainees

Varan¹,

Lederman²,

Stous³

et al. 2018

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is responsible for detaining unauthorized aliens during immigration proceedings. During 2014–2015, adult ICE detainees at a California facility were invited to complete a survey concerning self-reported varicella history and risk factors. Participants underwent serological testing for varicella-zoster virus (VZV) IgG; susceptible individuals were offered varicella vaccination. Among 400 detainees with available serology results, 48 (12%) were susceptible to varicella. Self-reported varicella history was negatively associated with susceptibility (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=0.16; 95% CI=0.07, 0.35). Among 196 detainees reporting a positive history, 95% had VZV IgG levels suggestive of varicella immunity. Among 44 susceptible detainees offered vaccination, 86% accepted. Given relatively high varicella susceptibility, targeted screening and vaccination among ICE detainees lacking a positive history might reduce varicella transmission risks.

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Comparison of two strategies to prevent varicella outbreaks in housing facilities for asylum seekers

Abstract: Of the two analyzed interventions to prevent varicella outbreaks in housing facilities for asylum seekers, the general vaccination strategy was more effective, more sustainable, and ethically preferable, although more costly.

Cited by 26 publications

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Ausbrüche von Infektionskrankheiten in Gemeinschaftsunterkünften für Asylsuchende 2004–2014 in Deutschland

Ausbrüche von Infektionskrankheiten in Gemeinschaftsunterkünften für Asylsuchende 2004–2014 in Deutschland

Vaccinations in migrants and refugees: a challenge for European health systems. A systematic review of current scientific evidence

Serological Susceptibility to Varicella Among U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detainees

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