Humoral immunity against pertussis among healthcare workers

Background. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. Inadequate vaccination coverage among healthcare workers a major concern for organizations. The lack of specific immunity against pertussis represents risk acquiring associated infection by medical staff but also being source patients. More than 70% all infections are vaccine-preventable. Pertussis remains one important vaccine-preventable and continues be public health even in countries with high children. Revaccination adults not included National schedule Russian Federation.
 Aim. To assess humoral disease hospitals.
 Materials methods. We conducted cross-sectional study that 252 workers. All participants were surveyed tested antibodies (immunoglobulins G) Bordetella enzyme immunoassay.
 Results. proportion seronegative was 46.8%. unknown status amounted 40.5%. half (55.6%) have been vaccinated 3.9% them had childhood. A recent confirmed 8.0% who level greater 50 U/ml. largest (55.2%) observed those under 30 years. median seropositive 28.3 U/ml.
 Conclusion. significant (46.8%) underline necessity improvement prevention implementation groups, including reduce infections.