Vaccinia scars associated with better survival for adults. An observational study from Guinea-Bissau

Peter Aaby; Per Gustafson; Adam Anders Edvin Roth; Amabelia Rodrigues; Manuel Fernandes; Morten  Sodemann; Birgitta Holmgren; Christine Stabell Benn; May-Lill Garly; Ida Maria Lisse; Henrik Jensen

doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2006.04.045

Vaccinia scars associated with better survival for adults. An observational study from Guinea-Bissau

Peter Aaby, Per Gustafson, Adam Anders Edvin Roth, Amabelia Rodrigues, Manuel Fernandes, Morten Sodemann, Birgitta Holmgren, Christine Stabell Benn, May-Lill Garly, Ida Maria Lisse, Henrik Jensen

Danish Epidemiology Science Centre

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Abstract

Live vaccines including BCG and measles may have non-targeted beneficial effects on childhood survival in areas with high mortality. The authors therefore undertook a survey of vaccinia scars to evaluate subsequent mortality.

Original language	English
Journal	Vaccine
Volume	24
Issue number	29-30
Pages (from-to)	5718-5725
ISSN	0264-410X
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2006.04.045
Publication status	Published - 2006
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adult
Aged
BCG Vaccine
Female
Guinea-Bissau
HIV Infections
HIV-2
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Smallpox Vaccine
Survival Analysis
Vaccination
Vaccinia virus

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Vaccinia scars associated with better survival for adults. An observational study from Guinea-Bissau

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