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Vaccination of Ukrainian Refugees: Need for Urgent Action
Piotr Rzymski1, Halina Falfushynska2, Andrzej Fal3
1Department of Environmental Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland.
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a refugee crisis, increasing infectious disease risks like COVID-19 and measles. Public health strategies, including vaccination and combating misinformation, are crucial to manage these risks.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- The 2022 Russian military aggression in Ukraine resulted in a significant refugee influx into neighboring countries, notably Poland.
- This influx strained healthcare systems and heightened public health concerns, particularly regarding infectious disease transmission.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and discuss potential epidemiological risks posed by war-induced refugees.
- To outline necessary public health interventions for managing infectious disease threats.
Main Methods:
- Review of potential infectious disease threats relevant to refugee populations.
- Discussion of public health strategies for risk mitigation.
Main Results:
- Identified key infectious diseases of concern: coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), measles, pertussis, tetanus, and poliomyelitis.
- Highlighted the need for vaccination and robust immunization programs for both refugees and host populations.
Conclusions:
- Swift management of infectious disease risks is essential to prevent overlapping public health crises.
- Integrated strategies including institutional support, education, and vaccination are vital for safeguarding public health.
Abstract:
The unprovoked aggression of Russian military forces on Ukraine in February 2022 has caused a high influx of refugees, including children, to neighboring countries, particularly Poland. This caused additional pressures on the healthcare system and the need to meet challenges for public health, such as those related to infectious diseases. Here, we discuss the potential epidemiological risks associated with the war-induced influx of refugees (coronavirus disease 2019, measles, pertussis, tetanus, and poliomyelitis) and highlight the need for their swift management through institutional support, educational campaigns, counteracting antiscience misinformation, and pursuing vaccinations of refugees but also improving or maintaining good levels of immunization in populations of countries welcoming them. These are necessary actions to avoid overlapping of war and infectious diseases and associated public health challenges.
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