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. © 2013 The Authors. Clinical Microbiology and Infection published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd on behalf of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease.…”

Factors affecting HPV vaccine uptake among ethnic minority adolescent girls: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Dorothy N.S. Chan, Caixia Li, Bernard M.H. Law, K.C. Choi, Pinky P.K. Lee, Winnie K.W. So

“…At social and policy levels, health professionals' recommendations, subjective norms, sexuality-related communication, and vaccine policies such as insurance coverage facilitated HPV vaccination. …”
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Infections, Vaccines and Autoimmunity: A Multiple Sclerosis Perspective by Dejan Jakimovski, Bianca Weinstock-Guttman, Murali Ramanathan, Michael G. Dwyer, Robert Zivadinov

“…<b>Conclusion: </b>There is currently no sufficient evidence to support associations between standard vaccination policies and increased risk of MS. MS patients treated with immunomodulatory therapies may have a lower benefit from viral and bacterial vaccination. …”
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Calcium Chloride Treatment Enhances Antigen Production in Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccines for Serotypes SAT1 and SAT3 by Dohyun Kim, Sun Young Park, Gyeongmin Lee, Eun-Sol Kim, Jong-Sook Jin, Jae Young Kim, SooAh Lee, Jong-Hyeon Park, Young-Joon Ko

“…Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral infection causing acute and severe vesicular lesions in cattle and pigs, which has prompted global vaccination policies. This study presents a technique for enhancing antigen yield in SAT1 BOT and SAT3 ZIM by treatment with calcium chloride (CaCl₂). …”
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Freedom of Choice to Vaccinate and COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Italy by Mawulorm K. I. Denu, Alberto Montrond, Rachael Piltch-Loeb, Marco Bonetti, Veronica Toffolutti, Marcia A. Testa, Elena Savoia

“…Despite the availability of effective vaccines that lower mortality and morbidity associated with COVID-19, many countries including Italy have adopted strict vaccination policies and mandates to increase the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine. …”
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High seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the capital of Chad by Andrillene Laure Deutou Wondeu, Fatima Abdelrazakh, Mahamat Fayiz Abakar, Fissou Henry Yandai, Aleyo Zita Nodjikouambaye, Djallaye Djimtoibaye, Pidou Kimala, Noel Nadjiadjim, Nathan Naïbeï, Guy Rodrigue Takoudjou Dzomo, Sabrina Atturo, Giulia Linardos, Cristina Russo, Carlo Federico Perno, Ali Mahamat Moussa, Allarangar Yokouide, Hyppolite Kuekou Tchidjou, Vittorio Colizzi, Ouchemi Choua

“…This high seroprevalence must be considered in Chad’s vaccine policy. …”
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Strong Correlations between the Binding Antibodies against Wild-Type and Neutralizing Antibodies against Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 Variants of SARS-CoV-2 in Individuals Following Boost... by Nungruthai Suntronwong, Suvichada Assawakosri, Sitthichai Kanokudom, Ritthideach Yorsaeng, Chompoonut Auphimai, Thanunrat Thongmee, Preeyaporn Vichaiwattana, Thaneeya Duangchinda, Warangkana Chantima, Pattarakul Pakchotanon, Jira Chansaenroj, Pornjarim Nilyanimit, Donchida Srimuan, Thaksaporn Thatsanatorn, Natthinee Sudhinaraset, Nasamon Wanlapakorn, Juthathip Mongkolsapaya, Yong Poovorawan

“…Assessment and monitoring of protective immunity support vaccine policies and will help identify optimal timing for booster vaccination.…”
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Do Degree Programs Affect Health Profession Students' Attitudes and Opinions Toward Vaccinations? An Italian Multicenter Study by Gianluca Voglino, Andrea Barbara, Giulia Dallagiacoma, Omar Enzo Santangelo, Sandro Provenzano, Vincenza Gianfredi

“…A validated questionnaire was used to assess knowledge, attitudes, and opinions toward vaccinations, with a specific focus on influenza vaccine and attitudes toward mandatory vaccination policies. Statistical software STATA® 14 was used. …”
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Incorporating migrants into National COVID-19 Vaccination Plans in Latin America: A comparative analysis of policies in seven countries by Ietza Bojorquez-Chapela, Maylen Liseth Rojas-Botero, Diana Patricia Marín, María Alejandra Riveros, Aura Yanira Roa, Julián Alfredo Fernández-Niño

“…This study aimed to characterize the inclusion of international migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in COVID-19 vaccination policies in Latin American countries that have the greatest recent increase in the reception of migrants.We conducted a content analysis of public policy documents issued between March 11, 2020, and June 30, 2022 by the Ministries of Health of seven countries: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru. …”
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Factors Underlying Vaccine Hesitancy and Their Mitigations in Saudi Arabia: Protocol for a Systematic Review by Mohammed Kanan, Samar Abdulrahman, Abdulaziz Alshehri, Renad AlSuhaibani, Nawaf M Alotaibi, Azhar Alsaleh, Bushra Nasser, Rana Baowaydhan, Ibrahim Alredaini, Taif Khalid, Fatima Almukhtar, Nourah Altoaimi, Almaha Alhneshel, Shouq Alanazi, Shahad Algmaizi

“…It aims to assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies, enable regional and global comparisons, and provide implications for tailored vaccination policies. Additionally, the review may pinpoint research gaps, guiding future investigations to address and mitigate vaccine hesitancy effectively. …”
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Myocarditis following COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations: Twin and sibling case series by P. Shenton, D.R. Cheng, P. Simm, B. Jones, N.W. Crawford

“…Further evaluation of specific genetic targets or biomarkers is required to understand the implications of population vaccine policy, particularly for adolescent and young adult males at highest risk for this AESI.…”
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Vaccine hesitancy for coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in Varanasi India by Utkarsh Srivastava, Avanish Kumar Tripathi, Jagjeet Kaur, Sabita Devi, Shipra Verma, Vanya Singh, Debashruti Das, Prajjval Pratap Singh, Rahul Kumar Mishra, Nikhil A. Kumar, Vijaya Nath Mishra, Pradeep Kumar, Vandana Rai, Rakesh Tamang, Prashanth Suravajhala, Rakesh Pandey, Gyaneshwer Chaubey

“…We expect this extensive survey to help the Government upgrade their vaccination policies for COVID-19 in North India.…”
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HPV Vaccination as Adjuvant to Conization in Women with Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: A Study under Real-Life Conditions by Marta del Pino, Cristina Martí, Ines Torras, Carla Henere, Meritxell Munmany, Lorena Marimon, Adela Saco, Aureli Torné, Jaume Ordi

“…<i>Conclusions:</i> HPV vaccination in women undergoing conization is associated with a 4.5-fold reduction in the risk of persistent/recurrent HSIL. Vaccination policies have an important impact on vaccination compliance.…”
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Heightened Willingness toward Pneumococcal Vaccination in the Elderly Population in Shenzhen, China: A Cross-Sectional Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Minyi Zhang, Hongbiao Chen, Fei Wu, Qiushuang Li, Qihui Lin, He Cao, Xiaofeng Zhou, Zihao Gu, Qing Chen

“…Logistic analyses suggested the influencing factors included knowledge about pneumonia (adjusted OR [aOR] 1.391, 95%CI 1.214–1.593), perception of the seriousness of pneumonia (aOR 1.437, 95%CI 1.230–1.680) and preventing way for pneumonia (aOR 1.639, 95%CI 1.440–1.865), worried about getting pneumonia (aOR 2.751, 95%CI 2.444–3.096), understanding vaccine policy (aOR 1.774, 95%CI 1.514–2.079), and influenza vaccine (aOR 3.516 and 95%CI 2.261–5.468) and PPSV23 histories (aOR 3.199, 95%CI 1.492–6.860). …”
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Drivers of early childhood vaccination success in Nepal, Senegal, and Zambia: a multiple case study analysis using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research by Cam Escoffery, Emily Awino Ogutu, Zoe Sakas, Kyra A. Hester, Anna Ellis, Katie Rodriguez, Chandni Jaishwal, Chenmua Yang, Sameer Dixit, Anindya Bose, Moussa Sarr, William Kilembe, Robert A. Bednarczyk, Matthew C. Freeman

“…Critical to the success of these national immunization programs were prioritization and codification of health as a human right, clear chain of command and shared ownership of immunization, communication of program goals and feedback, offering of incentives at multiple levels, training of staff central to vaccination education, the provision of resources to support the program, key partnerships and guidance on implementation and adoption of vaccination policies. Conclusion Adequate organizational commitment, resources, communication, training, and partnerships were the most critical facilitators for these countries to improve childhood vaccination.…”
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Evaluating the functionality and effectiveness of ZITAG and related expanded programme on immunisation technical committees in Zambia by Moses C. Simuyemba, Chitalu Chama-Chiliba, Abson Chompola, Aaron Sinyangwe, Abdallah Bchir, Gilbert Asiimwe, Felix Masiye

“…The Zambia Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (ZITAG) was established in 2016 as an advisory body to provide evidence-based recommendations on vaccine policy. As part of the Gave Full Country Evaluation, we evaluated the functionality and effectiveness of ZITAG and related EPI committees through an online stakeholder survey of Interagnecy Coordinating Committee (ICC), ZITAG and Extended programme on Immunisation Technical Working Group (EPI-TWG) members, document review and key informant interviews. …”
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Mathematical modeling of pneumococcal transmission dynamics in response to PCV13 infant vaccination in Germany predicts increasing IPD burden due to serotypes included in next-gene... by Matthias Horn, Christian Theilacker, Ralf Sprenger, Christof von Eiff, Ernestine Mahar, Julia Schiffner-Rohe, Mathias W Pletz, Mark van der Linden, Markus Scholz

“…<h4>Results</h4>The model predicted that by continuing the current vaccine policy (standard vaccination with PCV13 in children and with PPSV23 in adults) until 2031, IPD case counts due to any serotype in children <2 years of age will remain unchanged. …”
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Mathematical modeling of pneumococcal transmission dynamics in response to PCV13 infant vaccination in Germany predicts increasing IPD burden due to serotypes included in next-gene... by Matthias Horn, Christian Theilacker, Ralf Sprenger, Christof von Eiff, Ernestine Mahar, Julia Schiffner-Rohe, Mathias W. Pletz, Mark van der Linden, Markus Scholz

“…<h4>Results</h4> The model predicted that by continuing the current vaccine policy (standard vaccination with PCV13 in children and with PPSV23 in adults) until 2031, IPD case counts due to any serotype in children <2 years of age will remain unchanged. …”
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Determinants of healthcare workers perceptions, acceptance and choice of COVID-19 vaccines: a cross-sectional study from the United Arab Emirates by Basema Saddik, Najlaa Al-Bluwi, Ankita Shukla, Hiba Barqawi, Hawra Ali Hussain Alsayed, Narjes Saheb Sharif-Askari, Mohamad-Hani Temsah, Riyad Bendardaf, Qutayba Hamid, Rabih Halwani

“…Additionally, side effects, perception of risk, and level of trust of company and country of manufacture predicted acceptance and choice of vaccines. Effective vaccine policy campaigns to improve acceptance should target HCW’s knowledge and awareness of perceived risks of COVID-19, safety data, social responsibility, and individual preferences for vaccine choice.…”
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Convergence on Coercion: Functional and Political Pressures as Drivers of Global Childhood Vaccine Mandates by Katie Attwell, Adam Hannah

“…California and Australia did not face systemic threats to the functioning of their systems, but activists utilised local opportunities to heighten political pressure on decision makers.Conclusion  In four recent cases of high-income jurisdictions making childhood vaccination policies more coercive, vaccine hesitancy alone could not explain why the policies arose in these jurisdictions and not others, while path dependency alone could not explain why some jurisdictions with mandates made them more coercive. …”
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