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Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Routine Vaccination Coverage of Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review Publisher



Seyedalinaghi S1 ; Karimi A2 ; Mojdeganlou H3 ; Alilou S2 ; Mirghaderi SP2 ; Noori T4 ; Shamsabadi A5 ; Dadras O6 ; Vahedi F2 ; Mohammadi P2 ; Shojaei A1 ; Mahdiabadi S2 ; Janfaza N7 ; Keshavarzpoor Lonbar A8 Show All Authors
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  1. Seyedalinaghi S1
  2. Karimi A2
  3. Mojdeganlou H3
  4. Alilou S2
  5. Mirghaderi SP2
  6. Noori T4
  7. Shamsabadi A5
  8. Dadras O6
  9. Vahedi F2
  10. Mohammadi P2
  11. Shojaei A1
  12. Mahdiabadi S2
  13. Janfaza N7
  14. Keshavarzpoor Lonbar A8
  15. Mehraeen E8
  16. Sabatier JM9
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Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High-Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Pathology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Health Information Technology, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Health Information Technology, Esfarayen Faculty of Medical Sciences, Esfarayen, Iran
  6. 6. School of Public Health, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
  7. 7. Internal Medicine Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  8. 8. Department of Health Information Technology, Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences, Khalkhal, Iran
  9. 9. Universite Aix-Marseille, Institut de Neuro-physiopathologie (INP), Marseille Cedex, France

Source: Health Science Reports Published:2022


Abstract

Background and Aims: Scientists and healthcare workers have expressed their concerns on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccination coverage in children and adolescents. Therefore, we aimed to systematically review the studies addressing this issue worldwide. Methods: We conducted a systematic search of relevant studies using the keywords on databases of PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane on May 22, 2021. The identified records were imported into EndNote software and underwent a two-phase screening process consisting of title/abstract and full-text screenings against inclusion criteria. The data of the included studies were summarized into a table and the findings were analyzed in a systematic approach. Results: From 26 eligible studies, 21 studies demonstrated decreased vaccination rates in the children during the COVID-19 pandemic, while three studies found increased or no significant changes only in influenza vaccination. The two remaining studies from Brazil and Sweden also showed no significant changes in vaccination rates in the children during the pandemic. Conclusion: Most of the reports worldwide reported a decline or delay in vaccination at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. A sustained catch-up program seems to be necessary, especially in low-income countries, to avoid any vaccine dose missing. Facilitating the vaccination process is recommended, such as decreasing the waiting time for vaccination at the health center, addressing the fear and concerns related to COVID infection for parents, and enhancing vaccine availability, and promoting access in remote areas. Countries should ensure proper vaccination to prevent future pandemics related to vaccine-preventable diseases. © 2022 The Authors. Health Science Reports published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.
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