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Vaccine-preventable diseases and their impact on Latin American children

Rolando Ulloa-Gutierrez1, Greta Miño, Carla Odio

  • 1Servicio de Infectología Pediátrica, Hospital Nacional de Niños Dr Carlos Sáenz Herrera, Centro de Ciencias Médicas, PO Box 1654-1000, Avenida Paseo Colón, San José, Costa Rica. rolandoug@racsa.co.cr

Expert Review of Vaccines
|November 17, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric infectious diseases and vaccination programs in Latin America were discussed, highlighting challenges in expanding immunization coverage for vaccine-preventable diseases. Experts addressed obstacles to introducing new vaccines for children, including pneumococcal, rotavirus, and HPV vaccines.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • A joint meeting convened pediatric infectious disease and vaccinology societies in the Dominican Republic.
  • Discussions focused on vaccine-preventable diseases impacting children across Latin America.
  • The current state and future needs of national immunization programs were examined.

Framework:

  • The meeting addressed the epidemiology and public health impact of various vaccine-preventable diseases.
  • Key topics included the expansion of national immunization programs.
  • Economic and political barriers to the introduction of new vaccines were a central theme.

Implementation:

  • Consideration was given to vaccines against Streptococcus pneumoniae, rotavirus, hepatitis A, and varicella.
  • The introduction of vaccines for Neisseria meningitidis, Bordetella pertussis, and influenza was discussed.
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination strategies were also part of the agenda.

Implications:

  • The findings underscore the need for robust strategies to overcome implementation barriers for new pediatric vaccines.
  • Enhanced immunization programs are crucial for reducing the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases in Latin American children.
  • Collaborative efforts among societies are vital for advancing pediatric vaccination initiatives in the region.

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