Vaccinating Half of Haiti’s Population Could Stem Cholera Epidemic: Report

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By Rapadoo Observateur on January 17, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Achieving just 46 percent vaccination coverage in Haiti could contain transmission of cholera in the country, according to a new report from University of Florida researchers. Cholera, which first appeared in Haiti in 2010 following the earthquake, has killed thousands in Haiti, and has seen a resurgence due to a series of harsh storms at the end of 2012. – Caribbean Journal

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Tagged as: 2010 Haiti earthquake, Caribbean Journal, Cholera, florida researchers, Haiti, United Nations peacekeeping, University of Florida