Impact of COVID-19 on routine immunisation in South-East Asia and Western Pacific: Disruptions and solutions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data on COVID-19-induced disruption to routine vaccinations in the South-East Asia and Western Pacific regions (SEAR/WPR) have been sparse. This study aimed to quantify the impact of COVID-19 on routine vaccinations by country, antigen, and sector (public or private), up to 1 June 2020, and to identify the reasons for disruption and possible solutions.

Methods

Sanofi Pasteur teams from 19 countries in SEAR/WPR completed a structured questionnaire reporting on COVID-19 disruptions for 13-19 routinely delivered antigens per country, based on sales data, government reports, and regular physician interactions. Data were analysed descriptively, disruption causes ranked, and solutions evaluated using a modified public health best practices framework.

Findings

95%

SUBMITTER: Harris RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8057868 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature