Continuous glucose monitoring plays an important role in severe diabetic patients. However, there is no available commercial implanted glucose biosensor for long-term clinic application. This paper firstly introduces the classification of biosensors for continuous glucose monitoring, and then discusses the failure mechanism for implanted biosensors. After that, it points out the routes and tips to improve the life time of the biosensor, and finally looks forward to the future development of implanted glucose biosensors.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of mass vaccination campaign of hepatitis A vaccine (Hep A) and Measles-Mumps-Rubella live attenuated vaccine (MMR) vaccine in children in stricken regions of 4.20 Lushan earthquake in Sichuan province. MethodsAs the requirements of Sichuan Provincial Health Bureau, the mass campaign was implemented in Lushan county, Baoxing county and the victim settlement localities of other 6 counties during May 6th to 12th, 2013. Hep A and MMR were vaccinated, which targeted children aged from 18 months to 14 years and children aged from 8 months to 14 years, respectively. The vaccination rates were evaluated through reports and on-site rapid review of earthquake regions. ResultsAs of May 16th, 2013, 38 988 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine and 38 696 doses of MMR vaccine were vaccinated in 8 counties of Ya'an. Based on reports, the vaccination rates of Hep A and MMR vaccine of Ya'an were 99.01% and 98.87%, respectively. Based on reviews, vaccination rates of Hep A and MMR vaccine of Lushan and Baoxing were 97.40% and 97.06%, respectively. ConclusionMass vaccination campaign of Hep A and MMR in children in stricken regions of 4.20 Lushan earthquake in Sichuan province yields expected results. The mass campaign is wellorganized and implemented effectively, and the coverage matches the requirements. Timely decision, assistance from associated prefectures and the establishment of Childhood Immunization Information System play an important role in the campaign.