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Immunology
Tuba Ekin, Mehmet Kis, Fatih Gungoren, Onur Akhan, Adem Atici, Aysegul Ulgen Kunak, Deniz Mutlu, Fahrettin Katkat, Mevlut Demir, Ibrahim Sarac, Elton Soydan, Dilay Karabulut, Medeni Karaduman, Caglar Alp, Lutfu Bekar, Ferit Boyuk, Mehmet Sahin Adiyaman, Mehmet Kaplan, Ismet Zengin, Serhat Caliskan, Tarik Kivrak, Ahmet Oz, Hayati Eren, Murat Bayrak, Umut Karabulut, Selvi Oztas, Ramazan Duez, Oemer Uluuysal, Ahmet Balun, Gurur Nar Sagir, Hasan Kudat, Hilal Erken Pamukcu, Ozge Ozcan Abacioglu, Omer Gorkem Goldag, Caglar Ozmen, Seyda Gunay, Mehdi Zoghi, Asim Oktay Ergene
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the awareness of pneumococcal vaccination and the impact of physicians' recommendations on vaccination rates in general cardiology outpatient clinics. The results showed significant correlations between vaccination rates and factors such as education level, gender, patient knowledge, and physician's recommendation. The conclusion is that understanding these factors is essential to increase adult immunization rates, and further studies and interventions are needed to improve public vaccination rates.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Redouane Abouqal, Maher Beji, Mohamed Chakroun, Kamal Marhoum El Filali, Jihane Rammaoui, Hela Zaghden
Summary: Vaccine preventable diseases are a significant concern among the adult population, with adult vaccination programs needing to be strengthened, particularly in Tunisia and Morocco where awareness and uptake need to be improved, and strategies to understand disease spread need to be enhanced.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Immunology
Yoojoong Jung, Jin-Young Min, Hye-Jin Kim, Kyoug-Bok Min
Summary: This study aimed to compare infant mortality rates from all-infectious diseases, vaccine-preventable diseases and non-vaccine-preventable diseases by mother's and father's education levels. Results showed that higher parents' education level was appreciably associated with lower infant mortality from all cause, all-infectious diseases, vaccine-preventable diseases, and non-vaccine-preventable diseases. Moreover, each mother's and father's education level was correlated to infant mortality due to vaccine-preventable diseases on the whole education level.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yasser Taher Al Hassan, Eduardo L. Fabella, Edric D. Estrella, Hassan Abdulfatah Al Ramadan, Ahmed Mansour Al Rajeh, Fatimah Hassan Al Saleh
Summary: The study reveals a low seasonal influenza vaccination coverage of 44.15% in the Al Ahsa region of Saudi Arabia. Factors influencing vaccination decisions mainly include awareness of vaccine availability and confidence in vaccine efficacy and safety.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Claar van der Zee, Veronique Delpire, Volker Vetter, Tatjana Poplazarova
Summary: Health awareness campaigns aim to educate and inform the public about specific health conditions in order to change behavior or increase uptake of appropriate healthcare. Industry-sponsored disease awareness campaigns provide information about diseases and their prevention or treatment without mentioning specific products. Currently, there is limited guidance for industry-sponsored campaigns at the national level.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. Arango-Usuga, J. Ochoa, A. Leon, D. Hincapie-Palacio
Summary: This study describes the trends in mortality from eight vaccine-preventable diseases in Colombia over the past 40 years and examines their relationship with vaccination coverage. The results show that the number of deaths and adjusted rates have decreased since 1989 in all diseases. Vaccination coverage below 90% is associated with an increase in mortality from certain diseases.
Review
Immunology
Mohamed Lounis, Abanoub Riad
Summary: In May 2022, human monkeypox (MPOX), a new zoonotic viral disease, emerged in multiple non-endemic countries. This literature review examined studies on MPOX-related knowledge, awareness, and vaccination attitudes. The results indicated inadequate levels of knowledge and awareness among certain groups. Vaccine hesitancy was common among healthcare professionals, except for Chinese healthcare professionals, with a vaccine acceptance rate of 90.1%. This review provides insights into the initial months of MPOX emergence and the evolution of knowledge, awareness, and vaccine hesitancy.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Irina Kolobova, Mawuli Kwame Nyaku, Anna Karakusevic, Daisy Bridge, Iain Fotheringham, Megan O'Brien
Summary: Life-course immunization is important in reducing the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD). However, certain at-risk adult subpopulations may not receive appropriate vaccination, leading to increased health burdens and economic costs.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Anna Korsgaard Eltvedt, Anja Poulsen, Thilde Nordmann Winther, Marie-Louise Von Linstow
Summary: Outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases in hospital settings present challenges globally, with healthcare workers playing a crucial role in preventing nosocomial spread. The debate on vaccination of healthcare workers continues, with some countries implementing mandatory vaccination policies. Barriers such as lack of vaccination policies, inadequate knowledge, and organization around HCWs' immunizations hinder complete vaccination coverage. Efforts to provide information, check vaccination records, and offer necessary vaccinations can help improve staff adherence to vaccination schemes.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine M. Jia, William P. Hanage, Marc Lipsitch, Amelia G. Johnson, Avnika B. Amin, Akilah R. Ali, Heather M. Scobie, David L. Swerdlow
Summary: Using a simple method based on national data, we estimated that at least 232,000 deaths among unvaccinated adults in the US could have been prevented from May 30, 2021 to September 3, 2022 if they had been vaccinated. While uncertainties exist, this rapid assessment on vaccine-preventable deaths has significant public health implications and can be applied to future emergencies.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Francesca Licata, Concetta Paola Pelullo, Giorgia Della Polla, Emma Antonia Citrino, Aida Bianco
Summary: This study investigated the practices, knowledge, and attitudes of Italian healthcare workers (HCWs) regarding influenza vaccination during pregnancy. The findings revealed that a significant number of HCWs had misconceptions about the risks of vaccines and lacked up-to-date knowledge. These findings are valuable for promoting evidence-based recommendations among HCWs.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kyra D. Zens, Vasiliki Baroutsou, Jan S. Fehr, Phung Lang
Summary: Pneumococcal vaccination coverage is low in Switzerland, especially among individuals with predisposing health risks. At-risk individuals are aware of their increased risk but feel they do not have enough information on the topic or have not been recommended a vaccination by their physician.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Irina Kolobova, Mawuli Kwame Nyaku, Anna Karakusevic, Daisy Bridge, Iain Fotheringham, Megan O'Brien
Summary: This study investigated vaccine uptake and barriers to vaccination among at-risk adult populations in the United States. The findings revealed suboptimal vaccine uptake among many populations, with age, gender, and disease severity being associated factors. Barriers to vaccine uptake among at-risk populations included concerns over safety, vaccine costs, lack of insurance, and lack of provider recommendation. Implementing a national life-course immunization framework could help address these barriers.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Madan Khatiwada, Cissy Kartasasmita, Henny Suzana Mediani, Christine Delprat, Guido Van Hal, Carine Dochez
Summary: The study found that the majority of Indonesian university students are aware of cervical cancer and HPV, but only a small percentage knew about the HPV vaccine before the study. Despite average knowledge levels on the HPV vaccine, the students demonstrated a strong willingness to receive it, believing in its safety and effectiveness in preventing HPV infection. However, high costs and insufficient information flow have been identified as potential barriers to the adoption of the HPV vaccine in Indonesia.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Azam Safary, Kamal Esalatmanesh, Amir Taher Eftekharsadat, Mohammad -Reza Jafari Nakjavani, Alireza Khabbazi
Summary: Vaccination against COVID-19 is important for achieving herd immunity and controlling the pandemic. However, a small number of people may develop autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) as a rare adverse reaction to the vaccines. This study identifies individuals who developed de-novo ARDs after COVID-19 vaccination, with a higher prevalence among those who received the AstraZeneca vaccine. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can prevent irreversible organ damage.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)