The well-known and less well-known benefits of vaccines

Michel, Jean‐Pierre

doi:10.1007/s40520-020-01638-5

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“…Similarly, herpes zoster vaccination reduces the incidence of stroke post HZ infection. Clearly, the beneficial effects of vaccination on cardiovascular events in older populations have not received the attention they deserve [ 10 ].…”

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“…In these troubled times of the COVID 19 pandemic, these various data resonate and serve as a reminder of the valuable contribution to humanity and life expectancy of life-course immunization programs [ 8 ]. The crucial contribution of vaccines to the healthy ageing process [ 9 , 10 ], both at the individual and community level, needs to be highlighted.…”

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The Implications of Vaccines in Older Populations

Michel

Frangos

2022

Vaccines

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Mean longevity is increasing worldwide, with major consequences for public health worldwide, as the global population of adults aged over 65 years now exceeds the number of children under 5 for the first time in history. The ageing process over the life course is extremely heterogeneous, and it will be important to promote and enhance healthy ageing worldwide. Vaccination is a key player in the healthy ageing process, both at the individual and the community level. We review here the contribution of vaccines to individual and community health. At an individual level, we highlight the prevention of infectious diseases, as well as other, less well-known benefits of vaccination, such as modulation of the inflammatory process. We then underline the importance of vaccination in achieving herd immunity and reducing the transmission of pathogens in the community. Finally, at a community level, another important benefit of vaccination is the reduction in antimicrobial resistance. Taken together, these effects contribute to ensuring the best health, for the greatest number, for the longest time possible.

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The Implications of Vaccines in Older Populations

Michel

Frangos

2022

Vaccines

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“…These examples highlight the usefulness of vaccines in halting intergenerational transmission of pathogens, thereby contributing to improved health among millions of people, through community protection. Moreover, herd immunity protects not only vaccinated people but also those who cannot be immunized, such as the immunocompromised [37], who also yield benefits from the indirect effect of vaccines on antimicrobial resistance [38]. The well-known measures that can control antimicrobial resistance (sanitation and hygiene, development of rapid diagnostic tests, education to avoid inappropriate antibiotic use, promotion of antibiotic stewardship, and elimination of routine antibiotic use in livestock production) must be complemented by the development of new vaccines [39].…”

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Healthy Ageing and Vaccines: Application of the P4 Medicine Concept to Immunizations

Michel

Ecarnot

2021

Gerontology

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In today’s tormented world, it appears useful to take advantage of communication channels to promote life-course immunization and affirm its major role in healthy ageing. Instead of developing the argument of chronological age, we demonstrate the life-course principle here based on the P4 medicine concept. Are vaccines “preventive, personalized, predictive, and participatory?” Based on detailed analysis of research findings, we successively demonstrate the seminal role of vaccines on preventable infectious diseases, post-sepsis functional decline, non-communicable diseases (cardio-neuro-vascular, respiratory, and renal diseases), community protection, antimicrobial resistance, and perhaps even old-age dementia. Healthy ageing and the promotion of immunization are closely dependent on health literacy and provision of information by skilled health-care professionals. However, personal autonomy and individual freedom are influenced by psycho-cognitive hurdles (cultural approaches, beliefs, emotions, and behaviours), the opinions of the public/family/friends, and the increasing role of social media, which challenges scientific evidence. A similar phenomenon exists when dealing with the issue of healthy ageing, whose success depends greatly on life-course immunization.

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“…Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions in controlling communicable diseases [1][2][3]. From individual protection to herd immunity, the importance of vaccination goes far beyond the vaccinated person's immunity against a specific disease [2][3][4]. In recent decades, vaccination programs have contributed to the reduction or even elimination of serious diseases (such as smallpox), to the long-term progress of communities (with lower mortality, better health conditions and socioeconomic benefits) and they are fundamental for the achievement of the sustainable development objectives of the World Health Organization (WHO) [1][2][3]5].…”

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Attitudes and Behaviors towards Vaccination in Portuguese Nursing Students

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Knowing the attitudes and behaviors of nursing students in relation to vaccination is important because they will soon be determinant for the health literacy of the population. Vaccination remains the most effective response in the fight against communicable diseases, including COVID-19 and influenza. The objective of this study is to analyze the attitudes and behaviors of Portuguese nursing students with regard to vaccination. A cross-sectional study was carried out, with data collection from nursing students at a university in Lisbon, Portugal. A sample of 216 nursing students was obtained, representing 67.1% of the students enrolled in this university. What stands out from the results of the questionnaire “Attitudes and Behaviors in Relation to Vaccination among Students of Health Sciences” is that for the majority of students the answers were positive; in addition, 84.7% had a completed vaccination schedule for COVID-19. Being a nursing student, being in the final years of the course and being a woman are the factors that most influence the positive attitude of the students. The results obtained are motivating, because these students will be the future health professionals most likely to integrate health promotion programs through vaccination.

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The well-known and less well-known benefits of vaccines

Cited by 5 publications

References 21 publications

The Implications of Vaccines in Older Populations

The Implications of Vaccines in Older Populations

Healthy Ageing and Vaccines: Application of the P4 Medicine Concept to Immunizations

Attitudes and Behaviors towards Vaccination in Portuguese Nursing Students

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