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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • Vaccine coverage assessment is vital for monitoring and evaluating vaccine programs.
  • Data on vaccine coverage exists at national and subnational levels in EU/EEA countries.
  • International data collection faces challenges in data quality and comparability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To improve the quality of vaccine coverage data at the European Union (EU) level.
  • To establish and implement standards for vaccine coverage data collection.
  • To enhance programmatic use of vaccine coverage data across EU/EEA countries.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the European Vaccination Coverage Collection System (EVACO project) initiated by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
  • Leveraged data collection efforts through the VENICE II network.
  • Focused on defining and implementing data standards for vaccine coverage.

Main Results:

  • Vaccination registries are available in 11 EU/EEA countries, but only five have national coverage.
  • The EVACO project was established to address data quality and comparability issues.
  • International data collection is coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) with UNICEF.

Conclusions:

  • Improving vaccine coverage data quality and comparability is essential for effective public health interventions.
  • Standardized data collection methods are necessary for reliable international comparisons.
  • The EVACO project represents a significant step towards harmonized vaccine coverage monitoring in the EU.