Vaccine Strategy During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: What School Nurses Need to Know

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Immunology
• Epidemiology

Background:

• The National Association of School Nurses advocates for immunization to decrease vaccine-preventable diseases.
• School nurses are crucial in educating and advocating for vaccine strategies among school communities.
• The global spread of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) highlights the urgent need for effective vaccination to achieve herd immunity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To emphasize the importance of school nurses understanding diverse vaccine strategies.
• To support school nurses in advocating for the adoption of COVID-19 vaccines.
• To promote the achievement of herd immunity within communities.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on vaccine strategies and herd immunity principles.
• Analysis of the role of school nurses in public health advocacy.
• Discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on global health and vaccination efforts.

Main Results:

• Effective immunization is key to reducing vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Multiple vaccine strategies and platforms accelerate vaccine development, saving lives.
• Achieving herd immunity requires widespread vaccination against COVID-19.

Conclusions:

• School nurses are essential advocates for immunization programs.
• Knowledge of vaccine strategies enables effective advocacy for COVID-19 vaccines.
• Promoting vaccination is critical for reaching herd immunity and protecting communities.