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Assessment of Measles Immunity in Türkiye's Central Black Sea Region

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  • Hacer Ozlem Kalayci

  • Yunus Emre Ibik

  • Mustafa Kerem Calgin

  • February 9, 2026

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    Measles remains a significant public health issue despite effective vaccination, with rising cases due to vaccine hesitancy and pandemic impacts.

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    In Türkiye, measles vaccination is free but not mandatory, leading to varied immunity profiles across different birth cohorts.

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    The study analyzed serological data from 5252 patients to assess measles immunity levels and their association with age and gender.

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    Seventy percent of participants tested positive for measles-specific IgG antibodies, indicating varying immunity levels in the population.

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    The findings underscore the need for continuous monitoring of immunity to inform strategies for measles elimination in Türkiye.

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Assessment of Measles Immunity in Türkiye's Central Black Sea Region

  • by Hacer Ozlem Kalayci, Yunus Emre Ibik, Mustafa Kerem Calgin

  • February 9, 2026

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