Acceptance of universal varicella vaccination among Swiss pediatricians and general practitioners who treat pediatric patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the last two decades, several countries have initiated universal varicella vaccination (UVV) programs in infants. In 2019, the Swiss National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) decided to start evaluating the introduction of universal varicella vaccination. There is a theoretical concern that suboptimal vaccination coverage could lead to a shift in the varicella incidence to older age groups, thereby potentially increasing complication rates. To achieve a high vaccination coverage rate, it is important that practicing physicians comply with a potential recommendation for UVV. We studied the perception of varicella and the current vaccination behavior among Swiss pediatricians and general practitioners (GPs) who treat children. We also assessed their inten

SUBMITTER: Lienert F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7789518 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature