Variation in measles seroprevalence among medical students based on place and year of birth: Ege University experience
Our study emphasizes the substantial number of young healthcare workers who are still vulnerable to measles, posing a potential risk during outbreaks. Early screening and vaccination of medical students against vaccine-preventable diseases are essential during their education. This proactive strategy not only protects individuals but also strengthens herd immunity.
Authors
- Meltem Taşbakan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4689-720X)
- Dilşah Başkol (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5910-5227)
- Pınar Kıran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4247-4098)
- Hüseyin Aytaç Erdem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7375-977X)
- İrem Şahin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6731-6008)
- Mehmet Buğra Özkara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3626-5312)
Institutions
- Ege University (TR)
- Sivas State Hospital (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-07-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22480-2
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35