Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yanling Chen, Bo Chen, Xiaolin Shen, Aiping Zhou, Yan Liang, Ying Wang, Hong Chen
Summary: The vaccination rates for influenza and pneumococcal vaccines are low among SLE patients in Southwest China. The main concerns for non-vaccination are the fear of disease exacerbation or adverse events caused by vaccines and a lack of awareness of vaccine availability. However, a majority of patients are willing to be vaccinated, primarily influenced by concerns about infection and belief in the efficacy of vaccines.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Claire Froneman, Peter Kelleher, Ricardo J. Jose
Summary: Infections with Streptococcus pneumoniae are a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially affecting those at the extremes of age and immunocompromised individuals. Preventing pneumococcal disease is crucial in at-risk individuals, and pneumococcal vaccination should be offered to them.
Article
Immunology
Fu-Shun Yen, James Cheng-Chung Wei, Ying-Hsiu Shih, Chung Y. Hsu, Chih-Cheng Hsu, Chii-Min Hwu
Summary: This study shows that older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who use metformin as a pre-influenza vaccination have lower risks of hospitalization for influenza, pneumonia, cardiovascular disease, mechanical ventilation, and mortality compared to nonusers of metformin.
Article
Immunology
Daqin Chen, Zhaojia Ye, Zhenfei Pi, Satoshi Mizukami, Kiyoshi Aoyagi, Yawen Jiang
Summary: The study provides evidence that dual influenza and pneumococcal vaccination is a cost-effective disease prevention strategy for the elderly in Shenzhen, China. It significantly reduces the incidence of influenza and pneumococcal infections and achieves good cost-effectiveness within 5 years.
Article
Immunology
Olivia J. J. Carr, Keoudomphone Vilivong, Laddaphone Bounvilay, Eileen M. Dunne, Jana Y. R. Lai, Jocelyn Chan, Malisa Vongsakid, Anisone Changthongthip, C. Siladeth, Belinda Ortika, Cattram Nguyen, Mayfong Mayxay, Paul N. Newton, Kim Mulholland, Lien A. H. Do, Audrey Dubot-Peres, Catherine Satzke, David A. B. Dance, Fiona M. Russell
Summary: This study in Laos explored the association between pneumococcal nasopharyngeal density and severe pneumonia, finding a positive correlation between pneumococcal carriage density and severe pneumonia among children carrying acute respiratory infections and pneumococcal.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hongbiao Chen, Qiushuang Li, Minyi Zhang, Zihao Gu, Xiaofeng Zhou, He Cao, Fei Wu, Minyi Liang, Liting Zheng, Juxian Xian, Qing Chen, Qihui Lin
Summary: This study investigated the factors associated with influenza coverage and willingness in chronic disease patients aged 60 years and above in Longhua district, Shenzhen City of southern China. The results showed that the vaccination coverage was low but the willingness to receive the vaccine was high. Factors such as age, education level, use of a family doctor, frequency of physical examinations, and smoking were positively associated with influenza vaccination, while older age was negatively associated with vaccination willingness.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Caitlin D. Bohannon, Zachary Ende, Weiping Cao, Wadzanai P. Mboko, Priya Ranjan, Amrita Kumar, Margarita Mishina, Samuel Amoah, Shivaprakash Gangappa, Suresh K. Mittal, Jonathan F. Lovell, Adolfo Garcia-Sastre, Blaine A. Pfeifer, Bruce A. Davidson, Paul Knight, Suryaprakash Sambhara
Summary: Influenza infections can lead to a higher risk of other respiratory infections and vaccine failures, with investigations into the potential mechanisms behind it.
Review
Immunology
Astrid Johannesson Hjelholt, Cecilia Bergh, Deepak L. Bhatt, Ole Frobert, Mads Fuglsang Kjolby
Summary: Influenza vaccines not only protect against infection but also potentially induce nonspecific effects, such as immunological memory and modulation of cytokines. This article discusses the possible impacts of influenza vaccination on cardiovascular disease, type 1 diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ibrahim Demirci, Cem Haymana, Serpil Salman, Ilker Tasci, Demet Corapcioglu, Ali Kirik, Ilhan Yetkin, Mustafa Altay, Tevfik Sabuncu, Fahri Bayram, Ilhan Satman, Alper Sonmez
Summary: The study in Turkey revealed low rates of influenza and pneumococcal vaccination among diabetic patients, with certain independent factors associated with vaccination. This emphasizes the need for nationwide vaccination strategies targeting specific populations.
WORLD JOURNAL OF DIABETES
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yijuan Chen, Weiling Gu, Ben He, Huijuan Gao, Pinjing Sun, Qing Li, Enfu Chen, Ziping Miao
Summary: The study found that community-based health education intervention significantly increased awareness and attitude towards influenza and pneumonia vaccination in patients with chronic diseases. Despite an increase in vaccination rates, the influenza vaccination rate remained far below the minimum WHO target level. Continued and relevant health education plays a crucial role in promoting influenza and pneumonia vaccination among patients with chronic diseases.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jeongmin Seo, Juwon Lim
Summary: This study analyzed the trends and impact of influenza vaccination rates in South Korea, focusing on target groups such as children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic diseases. The results showed discrepant vaccination rates among these groups, which correlated with their financial coverage under the National Immunization Program. The recent expansion of financial aids to children and pregnant women led to significant increases in their vaccination rates. The study suggests that free vaccination policy is effective in enhancing coverage and calls for its expansion to other under-vaccinated target groups, especially individuals with chronic diseases.
Article
Respiratory System
Toshihiro Masuda, Eiji Nakatani, Toshihiro Shirai, Taisuke Akamatsu, Kanami Tamura, Shingo Takahashi, Yuko Tanaka, Hirofumi Watanabe, Yoshinari Endo, Takahito Suzuki, Mika Saigusa, Akito Yamamoto, Satoru Morita, Yoko Sato, Kazuhiro Asada
Summary: This study suggests that PPSV23 can be useful in preventing pneumococcal pneumonia in elderly outpatients with chronic respiratory diseases, especially in age groups of 70 and above and 75 and above.
BMC PULMONARY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Christian Kromer, Phoebe Wellmann, Ralf Siemer, Selina Klein, Johannes Mohr, Andreas Pinter, Dagmar Wilsmann-Theis, Rotraut Mossner
Summary: Despite the majority of PsO and AD patients having indications for influenza vaccination, the actual vaccination rates remain relatively low.
Article
Immunology
Liubing Gong, Xu Zhang, Zhiqiang Qu, Mark R. Francis, Kaiyi Han, Cuilin Xu, Enmao Cai, Huilin Shi, Zhiyuan Hou
Summary: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a significant increase in public interest and market circulation of influenza and pneumonia vaccines. Perceptions of susceptibility to COVID-19 were associated with uptake of these vaccines. Targeted interventions are needed to improve vaccination coverage.
Article
Immunology
Eileen M. Dunne, Yinglei Hua, Rasheed Salaudeen, Ilias Hossain, Malick Ndiaye, Belinda D. Ortika, E. Kim Mulholland, Jason Hinds, Sam Manna, Grant A. Mackenzie, Catherine Satzke
Summary: We investigated the pathogenesis of pneumococcal pneumonia using clinical samples. Results demonstrated that pneumococci in the lung originated from the nasopharynx and suggested that changes in pneumococcal gene expression in the lung are a feature of pneumococcal pneumonia.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Julia M. Porth, Abram L. Wagner, Emily Treleaven, Nancy L. Fleischer, Martin K. Mutua, Thomas M. Braun, Matthew L. Boulton
Summary: Maternal migration may have a limited impact on childhood vaccination timeliness in informal urban settlements in Nairobi, Kenya. Further research is needed to better understand the factors contributing to low vaccination timeliness in Kenya.
Article
Immunology
Jing Wang, Abram L. Wagner, Ying Chen, Etienne Jaime, Xinwen Hu, Shiqiang Wu, Yihan Lu, Yuhua Ruan, Stephen W. Pan
Summary: The study found that a Health Code-based vaccine mandate in China can increase willingness to vaccinate for COVID-19, especially among vaccine hesitators. Willingness to vaccinate significantly increased when vaccine efficacy was greater than 60%.
Article
Immunology
Zhuoying Huang, Mengdi Ji, Jia Ren, Xiaodong Sun, Matthew L. Boulton, Brian J. Zikmund-Fisher, Abram L. Wagner
Summary: In China, HPV vaccines have low uptake and are not mandatory. A study was conducted to assess the impact of different messages about the HPV vaccine on willingness to accept it, taking into account parental sociodemographics and the age/gender of a child. The study found that messaging had some limited impact, with parents more likely to accept the vaccine for a daughter and an older child, and certain messages increasing willingness to vaccinate a son or daughter of a specific age.
Article
Immunology
Abram L. Wagner, Lydia Wileden, Trina R. Shanks, Susan Door Goold, Jeffrey D. Morenoff, Sherri N. Sheinfeld Gorin
Summary: Despite different rates of infection and mortality, communities of color show high vaccine hesitancy. This study examines racial differences in COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Detroit and finds that personal experiences with COVID-19 and trust in authorities play a mediating role in racial disparities in vaccination acceptance.
Article
Health Policy & Services
Abram L. Wagner, Julia M. Porth, Zhenke Wu, Matthew L. Boulton, Jessica M. Finlay, Lindsay C. Kobayashi
Summary: This study categorizes individuals into different classes based on vaccination attitudes and compares them in terms of sociodemographic characteristics, COVID-19 vaccination, and other behaviors. The results suggest that targeting the Vaccine Ambivalent may be an efficient way of increasing vaccination coverage.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mengdi Ji, Zhuoying Huang, Jia Ren, Abram L. Wagner
Summary: This study examines the coverage of mandatory and non-mandatory vaccines in children in Shanghai, China, and investigates the relationship between vaccine hesitancy among young parents and their child's eventual vaccination status. The results show that vaccine hesitancy is associated with lower uptake of non-mandatory vaccines, but not mandatory vaccines. This suggests that Shanghai has a robust system for ensuring high coverage of mandatory vaccines, but if vaccine hesitancy increases, it could affect the coverage of non-mandatory vaccines.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Matthew L. Boulton
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Christopher J. Floyd, Grace E. Joachim, Matthew L. Boulton, Jon Zelner, Abram L. Wagner
Summary: After the relaxation of mask guidelines, the rate of mask wearing decreased, both among vaccinated individuals and unvaccinated individuals. Vaccinated individuals had higher odds of wearing a mask at work/school (OR: 2.35, 95% CI: 1.82, 3.04) and at a grocery store (OR: 1.65, 95% CI: 1.29, 2.11) compared to the unvaccinated.
EXPERT REVIEW OF VACCINES
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Greta Jianjia Cheng, Abram L. Wagner, Brendan Q. O'Shea, Carly A. Joseph, Jessica M. Finlay, Lindsay C. Kobayashi
Summary: This study examined the associations between multimorbidity at the COVID-19 pandemic onset and longitudinal trajectories of depressive, anxiety, and loneliness symptoms in middle-aged and older adults. Results showed that multimorbidity was linked to elevated depressive and anxiety symptoms at baseline, with symptoms worsening in the first 6 months of the pandemic but improving thereafter. Multimorbid individuals experienced faster changes in anxiety and loneliness symptoms, maintaining elevated mental health issues throughout the follow-up period.
INNOVATION IN AGING
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Abram L. Wagner, Michelle H. Moniz, Molly J. Stout, Courtney Townsel, Sarah T. Hawley, Brian J. Zikmund-Fisher
Summary: Although COVID-19 vaccinations have been available to hospital workers in the U.S. since December 2020, coverage is not universal, even among those with patient contact. This study aimed to describe the COVID-19-related experiences of healthcare workers and assess their relation to vaccination. The findings showed that personal experiences with family members and friends were associated with vaccination intent through changes in risk perceptions.
Article
Immunology
Peiyao Zhu, Victoria Zhang, Abram L. L. Wagner
Summary: This study examined demographic patterns of COVID-19 vaccination compliance and found that race/ethnicity, religion, and political affiliation were highly associated with vaccination compliance. The results suggest the need for establishing a positive image and implementing effective vaccine education and intervention to promote vaccination compliance and reduce vaccine hesitancy.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Felicia Zhang, Harapan Harapan, Yogambigai Rajamoorthy, Yihan Lu, Abram L. Wagner
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Harapan Harapan, Malik Sallam, Raisha Fathima, Hendrix Indra Kusuma, Samsul Anwar, Widhy Yudistira Nalapraya, Adityo Wibowo, Ketut Dewi Kumara Wati, Ayunda Medina, Anna Hanifa Defrita, Yesi Astri, Arie Prasetyowati, Nurfarahin Nurfarahin, Afriyani Khusna, Setya Oktariana, Sarifuddin Anwar, Milza Oka Yussar, Siti Khotimah, Bahagia Willibrordus Maria Nainggolan, Putri Rizki Amalia Badri, Raden Argarini, Wira Winardi, Khan Sharun, Rosaria Indah, Yogambigai Rajamoorthy, Abram L. Wagner, Mudatsir Mudatsir
Summary: This study investigated the willingness to pay (WTP) for booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines in Indonesia. The majority of respondents were willing to pay for the booster doses, and factors such as age, education level, income, knowledge about the importance of booster doses, and having a halal certified vaccine status were associated with higher WTP. The findings can be used to develop a pricing scheme for booster doses and may have implications for other low-income countries.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE REPORTS
(2022)