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Measles cases in Split-Dalmatia County (a Croatian tourist region), in May-July 2019: outbreak report and lessons learnt.
European journal of public health - 29 Nov 2022
Brzovic Milka, Barac Juretic Katija, Jurcev-Savicevic Anamarija, Mihojevic Linda, Nonkovic Diana, Rizvan Pero, Vujevic Petrovic Matea, Tonkic Marija, Kaic Bernard, Babic-Erceg Andrea, Vilibic-Cavlek Tatjana, Ivancic-Jelecki Jelena
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BACKGROUND: Measles elimination was accomplished in Croatia in 2016. Split-Dalmatia County, with population of ca. 425 000 inhabitants, is among the most important Croatian tourist areas with numerous seasonal workers coming during summer months. In both 2018 and 2019, more than 3 million tourists visited this county. In 2000-2018, there were no measles cases in this county, or their number was low (1-3 cases per...
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