Publications by authors named "Montserrat Martinez-Marcos"
Objective: Hepatitis B (HB) is a preventable disease and a public health challenge due to its high morbidity and mortality. This study was conducted within the framework of the World Health Organization's strategy, which includes establishing prophylactic measures to prevent vertical transmission. The aim was to assess the degree of implementation of HB preventive measures to avoid vertical transmission in newborns in Spain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe most effective method of preventing influenza infection and complications is through vaccination. However, annual vaccination rates remain low. This study examines the impact of influenza vaccination on healthcare utilisation among the elderly population in Catalonia, Spain.
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- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) significantly impacts infants, leading to numerous cases of bronchiolitis and deaths yearly, especially among those under 6 months old.
- In Catalonia, a new monoclonal antibody called nirsevimab has been available since October 2023 for infants in their first RSV season.
- Preliminary data show a reduction in RSV infection rates and bronchiolitis incidence in the 2023/2024 season compared to previous years, coinciding with high coverage of nirsevimab administration.
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- * It analyzed data from over 26,500 infants between October 2023 and January 2024, comparing outcomes between those who received nirsevimab and those who did not.
- * Results showed significant reductions in hospital and ICU admissions due to RSV bronchiolitis, with 87.6% and 90.1% lower rates, respectively, indicating nirsevimab's potential impact on public health initiatives targeting RSV.