Modeling the Spread of COVID-19 with the Control of Mixed Vaccine Types during the Pandemic in Thailand by Tanatorn Intarapanya, Apichat Suratanee, Sittiporn Pattaradilokrat, Kitiporn Plaimas

“…The simulations of different vaccine efficacies for different vaccine types were compared and the average mixing of vaccine types was reported to assess the vaccination policies. Finally, the trade-off between the vaccine efficacy and the vaccination rate was investigated, resulting in the essentiality of vaccine efficacy to restrict the spread of COVID-19.…”
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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Resistance in India Explored through a Population-Based Longitudinal Survey by Srikanth Umakanthan, Sonal Patil, Naveen Subramaniam, Ria Sharma

“…The role of government-induced COVID-19 vaccine policy measures can always be beneficial to cause this shift from disbelief to confidence within the population.…”
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A computational framework for modeling and studying pertussis epidemiology and vaccination by Paolo Castagno, Simone Pernice, Gianni Ghetti, Massimiliano Povero, Lorenzo Pradelli, Daniela Paolotti, Gianfranco Balbo, Matteo Sereno, Marco Beccuti

“…In this context, computational models and computer simulations are one of the available research tools that epidemiologists can exploit to better understand the spreading characteristics of these diseases and to decide on vaccination policies, human interaction controls, and other social measures to counter, mitigate or simply delay the spread of the infectious diseases. …”
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Investigation of non-National Immunization Program vaccination intentions in rural areas of China by Xiuli Wang, Yaru Fan, Wei Wang

“…The social level influencing factors include the vaccination opinions in rural social networks, the accessibility of health services and vaccine products, and the guidance and promotion of vaccination policies. These factors act outside of individuals’ subjective awareness and influence decisions regarding non-NIP vaccination in rural areas. …”
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Determination of Tetanus Antibody Levels in Trauma Patients Referred To Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Kashan, Iran, 2014 by Afzali, Sharif, Mousavi

“…Background There is a noticeable difference in serologic immune status against tetanus among different age and social groups in various countries due to different national vaccination policies and methods. …”
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On the development of an information system for monitoring user opinion and its role for the public by Vladislav Karyukin, Galimkair Mutanov, Zhanl Mamykova, Gulnar Nassimova, Saule Torekul, Zhanerke Sundetova, Matteo Negri

“…These indicators calculated by the OMSystem allowed careful identification of alarming factors of the public (negative attitude to the government regulations, vaccination policies, trust in vaccination, etc.) and assessment of the social mood.…”
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COVID-19 mortality may be reduced among fully vaccinated solid organ transplant recipients. by Micaela Sandoval, Duc T Nguyen, Howard J Huang, Stephanie G Yi, R Mark Ghobrial, A Osama Gaber, Edward A Graviss

“…These findings can inform vaccination policies targeting immunosuppressed populations worldwide.…”
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Epidemiology and risk factors of Japanese encephalitis in Taiwan, 2010-2022. by Jen-Yu Hsu, Chien-Ching Hung, Tsung-Pei Tsou, Wan-Chin Chen

“…In this study, we described the JE epidemiology and identify high-risk groups to further inform vaccine policy.<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>We extracted data from Taiwan's notifiable disease surveillance database, vital statistics, and employment statistics from 2010 to 2022. …”
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Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers in an Algerian University Teaching Hospital: A cross-sectional study by Abdessamad Dali-Ali, Imene Beneddine, Nori Midoun, Asmaa Oukebdane

“…Conclusion: This study highlights key beliefs influencing COVID-19 vaccine uptake among healthcare workers, including the necessity of vaccinating healthy individuals, the perceived importance of comprehensive vaccination in supporting the healthcare system during future epidemics, agreement with mandatory vaccination policies, and adherence to recommended vaccine schedules.…”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of influenza vaccine immunization among primary healthcare providers in Dubai health authority, 2016-2017 by Lateefa Mohamed AlMarzooqi, Anfal Ali AlMajidi, Abeer Abdulrahim AlHammadi, Noura AlAli, Hamda Hassan Khansaheb

“…One suggested method would be to apply mandatory vaccination policies since voluntary vaccinations have shown lesser than satisfactory results and to be integrated in the online staff file system to be able to verify the uptake, in addition to provide easily accessible vaccine centers, during the season in order to facilitate tracking and verification of the vaccination status & to encourage staff compliance.…”
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COVID-19 and BCG vaccine: is there a link? by I. V. Lyadova, A. A. Starikov

“…Our comparison of the dynamics of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality in countries with different BCG vaccination policies has demonstrated a milder course of COVID-19 (i.e., a slower increase in disease cases and mortality) in countries where BCG vaccination is mandatory for all children. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 vaccination mandate on the primary care workforce and differences between rural and urban settings to inform future policy decision-making by Brigit A. Hatch, Erin Kenzie, NithyaPriya Ramalingam, Eliana Sullivan, Chrystal Barnes, Nancy Elder, Melinda M. Davis

“…<h4>Introduction</h4> Little is known about the impact of mandated vaccination policies on the primary care clinic workforce in the United States or differences between rural and urban settings, especially for COVID-19. …”
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Pre-cut Filter Paper for Detecting Anti-Japanese Encephalitis Virus IgM from Dried Cerebrospinal Fluid Spots by Bharucha, T, Chanthongthip, A, Phuangpanom, S, Phonemixay, O, Sengvilaipaseuth, O, Vongsouvath, M, Lee, S, Newton, P, Dubot-Pérès, A

“…It has the potential to improve national JEV surveillance and inform vaccination policies. The saturation of filter paper has potential use in the wider context of pathogen detection, including dried spots for detecting other analytes in CSF, and other body fluids.…”

Burden of respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infections during pregnancy by Kenmoe, S, Chu, HY, Dawood, FS, Milucky, J, Kittikraisak, W, Matthewson, H, Kulkarni, D, Suntarattiwong, P, Frivold, C, Mohanty, S, Havers, F, Li, Y, Nair, H, PROMISE Investigators

“…As countries debate whether to include RSV vaccines in maternal vaccination programs, which are primarily intended to protect infants, this information could be useful in shaping vaccine policy decisions.</p>…”

Proportion of adult community-acquired pneumonia cases attributable to Streptococcus pneumoniae among Hajj pilgrims in 2016 by Ali AlBarrak, Badriah Alotaibi, Yara Yassin, Abdulaziz Mushi, Fuad Maashi, Yassein Seedahmed, Mohamed Alshaer, Abdulaziz Altaweel, Husameddin Elshiekh, Abdulhafiz Turkistani, Tanaz Petigara, John Grabenstein, Saber Yezli

“…Additional studies to determine the serotypes causing pneumococcal disease could further inform vaccine policy for Hajj pilgrims. Keywords: Hajj, Community-acquired pneumonia, Pneumococcal disease, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Vaccine…”
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Vaccinating Children against SARS-CoV-2: A Literature Review and Survey of International Experts to Assess Safety, Efficacy and Perceptions of Vaccine Use in Children by Lauren Hookham, Hillary C. Lee, Divya A. Patel, Mariana Coelho, Norberto Giglio, Kirsty Le Doare, Pia S. Pannaraj

“…Most respondents described “mixed opinions” regarding paediatric vaccination policies in their country. By region, a more positive public attitude towards vaccination correlated with higher vaccination rates. …”
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Influenza Vaccination Implementation in Sri Lanka: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis by Coralei E. Neighbors, Evan R. Myers, Nayani P. Weerasinghe, Gaya B. Wijayaratne, Champica K. Bodinayake, Ajith Nagahawatte, L. Gayani Tillekeratne, Christopher W. Woods

“…Currently, Sri Lanka has no influenza vaccination policies and does not offer vaccination within the public healthcare sector. …”
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Effectiveness of BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 Vaccines against COVID-19 Infection: A Meta-Analysis of Test-Negative Design Studies by Shuailei Chang, Hongbo Liu, Jian Wu, Wenwei Xiao, Sijia Chen, Shaofu Qiu, Guangcai Duan, Hongbin Song, Rongguang Zhang

“…Overall, the results provide recommendations for national and regional vaccine policies.…”
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From intentions to practices: what drove people to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Findings from the French longitudinal socioepidemiological cohort survey by Nathalie Bajos, Delphine Rahib, Nathalie Lydié, Claude Martin, Florence Jusot, Laurence Meyer, Josiane Warszawski, Emilie Counil, Ariane Pailhé, Alexis Spire, Philippe Raynaud, Alexandra Rouquette, Antoine Sireyjol, Guillaume Baghein, Jeanna-Eve Pousson, Patrick Sillard

“…By neglecting to genuinely target specific groups that were initially reluctant to be vaccinated, vaccination policies contributed to strengthening pre-existing social inequalities around COVID-19 burden.…”
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Trends in SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in Albania during the 2021–2022 pandemic year by Genc Sulcebe, Alban Ylli, Fabian Cenko, Margarita Kurti-Prifti, Erkena Shyti, Jonida Dashi-Pasholli, Erina Lazri, Irena Seferi-Qendro, Melissa J. Perry

“…These findings provide valuable insights for shaping healthcare measures and vaccination policies.…”
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