School-based COVID-19 vaccination programmes: An equitable strategy to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on children and their families

Peebles, Alexandra; MacDonald, Shannon E.; Basta, Nicole E.

doi:10.1016/j.lana.2022.100365

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“…SBVPs offer numerous advantages for vaccine delivery by eliminating many logistical barriers, including reducing travel and time demands. 35 They can improve equity in vaccine access for children experiencing sociodemographic disadvantages. They are uniquely positioned to boost vaccine acceptability by normalising vaccination and providing access to trusted sources of information via school nurses or other officials, to meaningfully engage parents and address concerns.…”

Section: Open Accessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Healthcare provider perspectives on COVID-19 vaccination for children in India

Mehta,

Kaur,

Banerjee

et al. 2023

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BackgroundThe rapid development and deployment of effective COVID-19 vaccines have been critical to halt the spread of the pandemic. India started vaccinating children in early 2022, however, vaccine uptake has been suboptimal.MethodsBetween September and November 2022, we conducted an online survey that was disseminated to eligible participants via email, text messages and social media platforms across India. The survey aimed to gather the perspectives of Indian healthcare providers regarding key factors related to the rollout of paediatric COVID-19 vaccines. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse participant demographics and responses on knowledge about paediatric COVID-19 vaccines, perceived risks and benefits, and vaccine rollout strategies.ResultsThe survey yielded 805 respondents from 23 Indian states; 63.5% were men, 97.3% were paediatricians, median age was 44 years (IQR 25–81). Eighty-one per cent and 65.2% respondents had heard about the most common paediatric COVID-19 vaccines in India, Covaxin and Corbevax, but only 52.9%, 53.7% and 62.1% felt adequately informed about their safety, efficacy and vaccination schedules, respectively. Thirty per cent of respondents were unaware of vaccination guidelines. Eighty-five per cent of respondents felt that vaccines would reduce the incidence of severe disease, hospitalisation and deaths, and 60.6% felt children with comorbidities should be prioritised for vaccination. Perceived supply side barriers included lack of enforcement of guidelines (45.2%) and adverse effects following immunisation monitoring systems (37.6%), and on the demand side, parental vaccine hesitancy (64.4%). Eighty-one per cent believed that school-based vaccination strategies would be highly effective in increasing uptake.ConclusionsMost respondents were in support of the COVID-19 paediatric vaccination, although just over half did not feel adequately informed. Concerns about vaccine hesitancy among caregivers were the leading reported barrier. Targeted interventions are needed to provide adequate knowledge support to healthcare providers and evidence-based public health messaging to reduce vaccine hesitancy among caregivers.

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confidence: 99%

Healthcare provider perspectives on COVID-19 vaccination for children in India

Mehta,

Kaur,

Banerjee

et al. 2023

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“…These programs are very important to reduce the feeling of injustice received by members of disadvantaged groups. The Covid-19 vaccination campaign should urgently apply the lessons learned from the early childhood immunization campaign to ensure that schools are ready and equipped to lead vaccination as soon as possible, (Peebles et al, 2022).…”

Section: Vaccinementioning

confidence: 99%

Implementation of the COVID 19 Vaccination Program for Children Aged 6-11 Years at Lhokseumawe, Aceh Province, Indonesia

Dewi

Maisyura

Fitri

et al. 2022

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Implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine program in Muara Dua Regency for children aged 6 to 11 years is responding to the Covid-19 outbreak by the Ministry of Health. It is initiated a vaccination program to expand the reach of the national vaccination program. Minister of health regulation number 18 of 2021 which regulates the implementation of immunization in the context of handling the 2019 corona virus disease (COVID 19) pandemic has this clause. The city of Lhokseumawe complies with the Covid-19 virus vaccination schedule from the central government. For children aged 6 to 11 years, socialization has been carried out to improve the performance of all elements so that they can suppress the growth of Covid 19. In order to achieve the goal of reducing the spread of COVID 19 for the generation of children, the cooperation of related parties has been carried out. useful in vaccinating children aged 6 to 11 years. This collaboration supports and strengthens each other. Human resources play a key role in driving policy implementation because they act as the driver. Lack of adequate information, training or human resource competencies contributes to the frequent failure of policy implementation. Human resources have the greatest impact on the efficiency and quality of execution. FORKOPIMCAM sees human resources as the initiative behind the initiative. To make the implementation of child vaccines successful, the public must be informed about the spread of COVID-19 and utilize all available human resources

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“…Proceedings ICoSPOLHUM 2022, ISSN 2962 Hospitalizations have increased significantly as a result of high incidence, with rates among children of all ages being four times higher during the Omicron peak than the Delta peak, (Peebles, MacDonald, & Basta, 2022).…”

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Implementor Involvement In Increasing Children’s Immunity During A Pandemic In Muara Dua Sub-District

Dewi

Maisyura²,

Fitri³

2022

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Vaccination programme for children aged 6 to 11 in Muara Dua District, Lhokseumawe City: readiness of essential stakeholders and parents to increase children's immune protection. Decree of the Republic of Indonesian Minister of Health (KMK) Number HK.01.07./MENKES/6688/2021. The Covid-19 vaccine is only given in school settings during the pandemic and is intended to prevent children between the ages of 6 to 11 from being exposed to the virus and provide them with safety during face-to-face learning (PTM). Lhokseumawe City executes the Covid-19 detonation in accordance with the directives of the federal government. Many youngsters between the ages of 6 and 11 in Lhokseumawe City have received vaccines. The cooperation and support of the appropriate parties is crucial for the successful implementation of this strategy. Qualitative application of research methods, informants were determined purposively by considering the criteria. Using observation, interviews, and documentation to obtain data. Implementation of a child immunization program actually requires the participation and support and readiness of various parties. Based on research findings, the readiness of the implementers has been successful, as evidenced by the support of parents in bringing their children to open service positions and the mental strength of the implementers. Safe vaccination services are provided for children.

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School-based COVID-19 vaccination programmes: An equitable strategy to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on children and their families

Cited by 6 publications

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Healthcare provider perspectives on COVID-19 vaccination for children in India

Healthcare provider perspectives on COVID-19 vaccination for children in India

Implementation of the COVID 19 Vaccination Program for Children Aged 6-11 Years at Lhokseumawe, Aceh Province, Indonesia

Implementor Involvement In Increasing Children’s Immunity During A Pandemic In Muara Dua Sub-District

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