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Routine pediatric vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic: A review of the global impact

Jennifer Locke1, Aleksandra Marinkovic1, Kareem Hamdy1

  • 1Basic Medical Science, Saint James School of Medicine, The Quarter 2640 0000, Anguilla.

World Journal of Virology
|January 8, 2024
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted routine childhood vaccinations globally, leading to significant declines and delays. Catch-up programs are crucial to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic posed a significant threat to routine childhood immunization programs worldwide.
  • Disruptions in vaccine coverage disproportionately affected vulnerable populations, including specific racial, ethnic, and age groups, as well as certain geographic regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a literature review examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on infant, child, and adolescent vaccination coverage.
  • To analyze trends in vaccination rates before, during, and after the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of existing literature and vaccination data.
  • Systematic review of studies focusing on the effects of COVID-19 on childhood immunizations.

Main Results:

  • A notable decline, delay, or interruption in vaccine coverage was observed during the pandemic.
  • Some countries experienced a decline in vaccination rates even in the pre- and post-pandemic periods.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent efforts are required to address missed and delayed childhood vaccinations.
  • Implementing catch-up vaccination programs is essential to mitigate risks and prevent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Keywords:
Coronavirus disease 2019HumansPandemicsPediatricVaccination

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