High heterogeneity on the accepted vaccines for COVID-19 certificates in European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to elucidate which vaccines were accepted by European countries as valid proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for international travelers.

Method

On 27-September-2021 a cross-sectional study was conducted on VisaGuide.World, that reports on valid vaccines for international travelers. Other databases, lay press and regulatory agencies were also checked. The main outcome measure was which of the vaccines included on the WHO emergency use listing (EUL) [ChAdOx1 (Vaxzevria, Covishield),BNT162b2,mRNA-1273,Ad26.CoV2.S,BBIBP-CorV,CoronaVac] and Sputnik V, were accepted in each country. The influence of the vaccines approved for COVID-19 vaccination programs on the vaccines recognized as proof of vaccination was assessed.

Results

There was a remarkable he

SUBMITTER: Dal-Re R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8977214 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature