Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on routine immunization.

ABSTRACT: The current COVID-19 global pandemic continues to impact healthcare services beyond those directly related to the management of SARS-CoV-2 transmission and disease. We reviewed the published literature to assess the pandemic impact on existing global immunization activities and how the impact may be addressed. Widespread global disruption in routine childhood immunization has impacted a majority of regions and countries, especially in the initial pandemic phases. While data indicate subsequent recovery in immunization rates, a substantial number of vulnerable people remain unvaccinated. The downstream impact may be even greater in resource-limited settings and economically poorer populations, and consequently there are growing concerns around the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases,

SUBMITTER: Ota MOC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8648038 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature