Documented vaccination as proof of immunity compared to serology in medical students.

ABSTRACT: We analyzed immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases and the predictive value of documented vaccination versus serological results for medical students in Catalonia (Spain). Epidemiological study of antibody seroprevalence and vaccination in medical students at four teaching units of medicine. Blood samples were drawn from participants who completed an epidemiology questionnaire. For seven diseases, we calculated the positive predictive value (PPV) percentages (and 95% CI) reflecting the protection afforded by self-reported vaccination histories compared to serology results. We enrolled 146 medical students (participation 25.7%; 146/569), 79.5% (116/146) women, mean (SD) age 22.6 (1.6) years. Most students (84.2%; 123/146) were fully vaccinated, 18 were unaware of their vaccination

SUBMITTER: Godoy P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12452438 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature