The effect of perceived risks on the demand for vaccination: results from a discrete choice experiment. [PDF]
The demand for vaccination against infectious diseases involves a choice between vaccinating and not vaccinating, in which there is a trade-off between the benefits and costs of each option. The aim of this paper is to investigate these trade-offs and to
William J Edmunds +21 more
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Persistence of the immune response induced by BCG vaccination. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Although BCG vaccination is recommended in most countries of the world, little is known of the persistence of BCG-induced immune responses. As novel TB vaccines may be given to boost the immunity induced by neonatal BCG vaccination, evidence ...
Paul EM Fine +29 more
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Financial Evaluation of Different Vaccination Strategies for Controlling the Bluetongue Virus Serotype 8 Epidemic in the Netherlands in 2008 [PDF]
Background: Bluetongue (BT) is a vector-borne disease of ruminants caused by bluetongue virus that is transmitted by biting midges (Culicoides spp.).
Helmut W Saatkamp +20 more
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Adult Vaccination in the United Arab Emirates—A Physicians' Knowledge and Knowledge Sources Study
BackgroundA lack of knowledge on adult vaccination has been documented among physicians. They play a critical role in promoting adult vaccines. This study aimed to review the status of adult vaccination in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and evaluate ...
Hiba J. Barqawi +3 more
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Need to Study the Health Impact and Economics of Adult Vaccination with India in Focus
Vaccination is undoubtedly the most effective and economical way of dealing with the diseases which can affect masses. Pediatric immunization against vaccine preventable disease (VPD) is being supported by most of the international health agencies ...
Dharamjeet S Faujdar +3 more
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Communication strategies to promote the uptake of childhood vaccination in Nigeria: a systematic map [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Effective communication is a critical component in ensuring that children are fully vaccinated. Although numerous communication interventions have been proposed and implemented in various parts of Nigeria, the range of communication ...
Kaufman, Jessica +25 more
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Modelling the hepatitis B vaccination programme in prisons [PDF]
A vaccination programme offering hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine at reception into prison has been introduced into selected prisons in England and Wales. Over the coming years it is anticipated this vaccination programme will be extended.
Edmunds, W. John +15 more
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Advancing Adult HPV Vaccination—Turning Evidence into Action
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most prevalent infections worldwide and a leading cause of cervical cancer, as well as anal, oropharyngeal, penile, vulval, and vaginal cancers.
Meera Gosalia +4 more
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Improving community coverage of oral cholera mass vaccination campaigns: lessons learned in Zanzibar [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Recent research in two cholera-endemic communities of Zanzibar has shown that a majority (?94%) of the adult population was willing to receive free oral cholera vaccines (OCVs). Since OCV uptake in the 2009 campaign reached only ?50% in these
Claire-Lise Chaignat +26 more
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Correlates of Complete Childhood Vaccination in East African Countries. [PDF]
Despite the benefits of childhood vaccinations, vaccination rates in low-income countries (LICs) vary widely. Increasing coverage of vaccines to 90% in the poorest countries over the next 10 years has been estimated to prevent 426 million cases of ...
Kassie, Getnet M +11 more
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