Acute Respiratory Disease in US Army Trainees 3 Years after Reintroduction of Adenovirus Vaccine

Abstract

The 1999 cessation of vaccination against adenovirus types 4 and 7 among US Army trainees resulted in reemergence of acute respiratory disease (ARD) outbreaks. The 2011 implementation of a replacement vaccine led to dramatic and sustained decreases in ARD cases, supporting continuation of vaccination in this population at high risk for ARD.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 15, 2017
Accession Number
AD1027485

Entities

People

  • Anthony W. Hawksworth
  • Joel C. Gaydos
  • Nakia S. Clemmons
  • Nikki N. Jordan
  • Zachary D Mccormic

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adenoviruses
  • Air Force
  • Basic Training
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Infection
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Military Training
  • Public Health
  • Surveillance
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Vaccination
  • Vaccines
  • Wound Infections

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