Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on flu vaccine uptake in healthcare workers in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Francesco Paolo Bianchi, Eustachio Cuscianna, Donato Rizzi, Noemi Signorile, Antonio Daleno, Giovanni Migliore, Silvio Tafuri

“…So far, mandatory vaccination policies have shown the most potential in achieving high and sustainable influenza vaccination rates among HCWs.…”
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Determining the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine coverage required for indirect protection against vaccine-type pneumococcal carriage in low and middle-income countries: a protocol f... by Chan, J, Nguyen, C, Lai, J, Dunne, E, Andrews, R, Blyth, C, Datta, S, Fox, K, Ford, R, Hinds, J, La Vincente, S, Lehmann, D, Lim, R, Mungun, T, Newton, P, Phetsouvanh, R, Pomat, W, Xeuatvongsa, A, von Mollendorf, C, Dance, D, Satzke, C, Muholland, K, Russell, F

“…The results are intended for publication in open-access peer-reviewed journals and will demonstrate methods suitable for low- and middle-income countries to monitor vaccine impact and inform vaccine policy makers about the PCV coverage required to achieve indirect protection.…”

National governance and excess mortality due to COVID-19 in 213 countries: a retrospective analysis and perspectives on future pandemics by Ricardo Eccard da Silva, Maria Rita Carvalho Garbi Novaes, Cesar de Oliveira, Dirce Bellezi Guilhem

“…Furthermore, the governance indicators had a direct significant association (p < 0.0001) with the vaccination variables (People_fully_vaccinated; Delivered population; The total number of vaccination doses administered per 100 people at the country level), except for the variables Vaccination policies and Administration of first dose, which were inversely associated. …”
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A forecast of typhoid conjugate vaccine introduction and demand in typhoid endemic low- and middle-income countries to support vaccine introduction policy and decisions by Vittal Mogasale, Enusa Ramani, Il Yeon Park, Jung Seok Lee

“…Thus it is critical to forecast future vaccine demand to ensure supply meets demand, and to facilitate vaccine policy and introduction planning. We forecasted introduction dates for countries based on specific criteria and estimated vaccine demand by year for defined vaccination strategies in 2 scenarios: rapid vaccine introduction and slow vaccine introduction. …”
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Use of cerebrospinal fluid and serum samples impregnated on FTATM Elute filter paper for the diagnosis of infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae and... by Lucila Okuyama Fukasawa, Maria Gisele Gonçalves, Fábio Takenori Higa, Euclides Ayres Castilho, Ana Belén Ibarz-Pavón, Claudio Tavares Sacchi

“…BACKGROUND:The lack of information regarding the burden of acute bacterial meningitis in Latin America leads to a reduction in the estimated incidence rates of the disease, and impairs public health decisions on the use and follow-up of preventive interventions, particularly, the evaluation of existing vaccination policies. The use of the real-time PCR in diagnostic routine procedures has resulted in a substantial increase in confirmed bacterial meningitis cases. …”
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Vaccine conspiracy association with higher COVID-19 vaccination side effects and negative attitude towards booster COVID-19, influenza and monkeypox vaccines: A pilot study in Saud... by Samiyah Alshehri, Malik Sallam

“…The study also highlighted the ongoing divisions concerning mandatory vaccination policies, emphasizing the need for cautious implementation of this strategy as a last resort for public health benefit.…”
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Decision-making for PCV in adults by John M. McLaughlin, David L. Swerdlow, Raul E. Isturiz, Luis Jodar

“…Emerging evidence, however, suggests that i) a meaningful burden of PCV13-type pneumococcal pneumonia still persists in adults at increased risk for pneumococcal disease, despite indirect effects from long-standing pediatric PCV13 use, ii) adult PCV13 use is effective and has reduced pneumococcal CAP, even in the elderly and those with chronic medical or immunocompromising conditions – and disease could come back if PCV13 were removed, and iii) ethical and pragmatic vaccine policy considerations support continued adult PCV13 use in countries that have already introduced the vaccine (eg, disparities in adult PCV13 uptake, confusion stemming from removing a previously-recommended vaccine for a non-safety-related concern, and the reality that next-generation PCVs are only a few years away). …”
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Curing the pandemic of misinformation on COVID-19 mRNA vaccines through real evidence-based medicine - Part 1 by Aseem Malhotra

“…A pause and reappraisal of global vaccination policies for COVID-19 is long overdue. Contribution: This article highlights the importance of addressing metabolic health to reduce chronic disease and that insulin resistance is also a major risk factor for poor outcomes from COVID-19.…”
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Seroprevalence of poliovirus antibodies in the Kansas City metropolitan area, 2012–2013 by Gregory S. Wallace, Barbara A. Pahud, William C. Weldon, Aaron T. Curns, M. Steven Oberste, Christopher J. Harrison

“…A convenience sample was conducted in the Kansas City metropolitan area during 2012–2103 with approximately 100 participants enrolled for each of 5 age cohorts categorized based on vaccine policy changes over time in the US. Immunization records for poliovirus vaccination were required for participants <18 y of age. …”
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Barriers to COVID-19 vaccination among medical students in Kazakhstan: development, validation, and use of a new COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Scale by Aidos K. Bolatov, Telman Z. Seisembekov, Altynay Zh. Askarova, Dainius Pavalkis

“…Moreover, this study identified the following factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance: contextual influences (e.g., communication and media environment, socio-demographic factors, vaccination policies, and perception of the pharmaceutical industry), individual and group influences (e.g., personal experience with vaccination, attitudes about health and prevention, trust in the health system and providers, perceived risk), and specific issues on COVID-19 vaccine/vaccination (e.g., choice of vaccine can reduce vaccine hesitancy by 30%). …”
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Estimating the burden of adult hospitalized RSV infection using local and state data - methodology by G. K. Balasubramani, Mary Patricia Nowalk, Heather Eng, Richard K. Zimmerman

“…Disease burden estimates are essential for setting vaccine policy, e.g., should RSV vaccine become available, burden estimates may inform recommendations to prioritize certain high-risk groups. …”
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Meningococcal disease and vaccination in North America. by Pollard, A, Scheifele, D

“…Although not currently an issue in industrialized nations, inclusion of serogroup A conjugates in any future vaccine policy would be an important decision in driving global prevention of meningococcal disease. …”

Carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae in children under five years of age prior to pneumococcal vaccine introduction in Southeast Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2001-2... by Daningrat, WOD, Amalia, H, Ayu, IM, Satzke, C, Safari, D

“…Serotypes 6A/B, 23F and 19F were the most common serotypes in children &lt;5 years, accounting for 12.9% (95% CI: 9.4%-16.3%), 9.3% (95% CI: 5.9%-12.8%) and 10.1% (95% CI: 6.6%-13.5%) of isolates, respectively. Vaccine policy makers should take these results into account when making decisions on pneumococcal conjugate vaccine programs implementation. …”

The use of dried cerebrospinal fluid filter paper spots as a substrate for PCR diagnosis of the aetiology of bacterial meningitis in the Lao PDR. by Elliott, I, Dittrich, S, Paris, D, Sengduanphachanh, A, Phoumin, P, Newton, P

“…Dried CSF filter paper spots could potentially help us to better understand the epidemiology of bacterial meningitis in resource-poor settings and guide empirical treatments and vaccination policies.…”

Hepatitis B seroprevalence in 10-25-year-olds in Mexico - the 2012 national health and nutrition survey (ENSANUT) results by Hugo López-Gatell, Lourdes García-García, Gabriela Echániz-Avilés, Pablo Cruz-Hervert, María Olamendi-Portugal, Deyanira Castañeda-Desales, Miguel Ángel Sanchez-Alemán, Martin Romero-Martínez, Rodrigo DeAntonio, Maria Yolanda Cervantes-Apolinar, Ricardo Cortes-Alcalá, Celia Alpuche-Aranda

“…Vaccination-induced immunity was higher among Mexican adolescents than young adults, possibly due to vaccination policies since 1999.…”
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Effects of mobile APP for immunization on vaccination compliance of migrant children in southwest China: A community trial study by Jiawei Xu, Wenge Tang, Wei Qiu, Yuan Yao, Ning Yao, Jianghong Zhong, Xiang Zhu, Qing Wang

“…There were significant differences between two groups in the awareness of vaccine policy, disposal of adverse reaction and attitude toward vaccination. …”
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Within-Country Inequality in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage: A Scoping Review of Academic Literature by Nicole Bergen, Nicole E. Johns, Diana Chang Blanc, Ahmad Reza Hosseinpoor

“…Global research efforts should be expanded across settings to understand patterns of inequality and strengthen equity in vaccine policies, planning and implementation.…”
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Multimorbidity and Serological Response to SARS-CoV-2 Nine Months after 1st Vaccine Dose: European Cohort of Healthcare Workers—Orchestra Project by Concepción Violán, Lucía A. Carrasco-Ribelles, Giulia Collatuzzo, Giorgia Ditano, Mahsa Abedini, Christian Janke, Christina Reinkemeyer, Le Thi Thu Giang, Filippo Liviero, Maria Luisa Scapellato, Marcella Mauro, Francesca Rui, Stefano Porru, Gianluca Spiteri, Maria Grazia Lourdes Monaco, Angela Carta, Marina Otelea, Agripina Rascu, Eleonóra Fabiánová, Zuzana Klöslová, Paolo Boffetta, Pere Torán-Monserrat

“…Understanding antibody persistence concerning multimorbidity is crucial for vaccination policies. Our goal is to assess the link between multimorbidity and serological response to SARS-CoV-2 nine months post-first vaccine. …”
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The COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa: The significance of presumed immune sufficiency by Abel O. Idowu, Yusuf O. Omosun, Joseph U. Igietseme, Anthony A. Azenabor

“…In addition, an initial analysis of epidemiological data showed that COVID‑19 cases were not severe in some countries that implemented universal Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) vaccination policies, thus supporting the potential of BCG vaccination to boost innate immunity. …”
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Absenteeism of Healthcare Personnel in the COVID-19 Era: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Implications for the Post-Pandemic Seasons by Helena C. Maltezou, Caterina Ledda, Nikolaos V. Sipsas

“…Networks are needed to survey morbidity and absenteeism among HCP in real-time and guide vaccination policies.…”
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