[Immunization of 28 months old children in Geneva, Switzerland: trend over a 6-year period, 1995-2000].

OBJECTIVES

Trend in immunization coverage of 28 months old children in Geneva, 1995-2000.

METHODS

Comprehensive analysis of routinely collected child immunization cards. Sample survey of non-responding parents.

RESULTS

Among 25,288 children (response rate, 91%) immunization coverage (three doses) was 96% for diphtheria and tetanus, 94% for whooping-cough and poliomyelitis and 84% for Haemophilus influenzae. Immunization coverage was 88% for measles (one dose). There was no significant change over time.

CONCLUSIONS

Immunization coverage can be monitored by routinely collecting data from child immunization cards. Measles vaccination coverage is too low to prevent epidemics in Geneva.