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📢 New Insights on Adult Vaccination Strategy! 🌍 Following a pivotal event organized by Fundación Bamberg in Berlin on "Adult Vaccination Strategies: The Importance of a Committed and International Adult Vaccination Strategy," we are excited to share the key takeaways and calls to action outlined in a comprehensive paper. This resource highlights how healthcare systems can promote vaccine equity, access, and education worldwide. ✍ Special thanks to our partners and everyone who added invaluable insights: Prof. Dr. Barbara Rath, MD PhD HDR, Dr. Carolina Klett-Tammen, Prof. Dr. Christian Bogdan, Dr. Eric VAN GANSE, Prof. Dr. F. Nur BARAN AKSAKAL, Prof. Dr. Gordon Dougan, Dr. Ignacio L. Balboa, Dr. Iván Sanz-Muñoz, Jaime Pérez Martín, Luís Lourenço, Prof. Dr. Lothar Rink, Prof. Dr. Maarten Jacobus Postma, Prof. Dr. Mine Durusu Tanriover, Sandra Evans Asociación Española de Vacunología and Coalition for Life Course Immunisation 🎯 Don’t miss the chance to dive into the insights from this important discussion—download the paper here: https://lnkd.in/e2wtxXyY #HealthcareInnovation #Vaccination #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth https://lnkd.in/e7mm5Ztn

It was a wonderful opportunity to discuss new insights on Adult Vaccination Strategy!👏🏻 And the paper added value👍Verba volant, scripta manent!

Did you know this week marks World Immunization Week, always observed during the last week of April? From April 24th to 30th, we join hands globally to celebrate World Immunization Week, shedding light on the power of vaccines to protect us against diseases. Thanks to vaccination efforts, diseases like poliovirus and smallpox have been successfully eradicated in many countries. This remarkable achievement underscores immunization's crucial role in safeguarding public health. Yet, despite the proven benefits of vaccination, many individuals still hesitate to get vaccinated due to fears of potential side effects or misinformation. However, World Immunization Week serves as an opportunity to dispel myths and increase public awareness about the life-saving advantages of vaccines. At AHF, we're committed to this cause. Learn more about our project focusing on adult vaccination, with key opinion leaders Dr. Alejandra Macchi, Dr. Ana Paulina Celi, Dr. CARLOS ESPINAL, Dr. Cristián Biscayart, Dr. Diego Garcia, Dr. Prof. Eduardo Gotuzzo, Dr. Ernesto Montenegro Renoiner, Dr. Jaime Torres, Dr. Juan Del Canto y Dorador, Dr. Paola Casas vasquez, and Dr. Renato Kfouri: https://buff.ly/3U7y1j0 Design by Kathryn Salvatierra #worldimmunizationweek #immunization #vaccines #healthcare #access #policy #AHF

It's World Immunization Week!  💉🌍 Everyone deserves access to life-saving vaccines to protect them from preventable diseases. Despite vaccine availability, low immunization access and compliance can hinder the health of communities globally. In an exclusive report, we highlight how digital solutions can accelerate global vaccination uptake so more people can live healthy lives. Learn more here ➡  bit.ly/49Vtfev #WorldImmunizationWeek  #mHealth #ICT4D

What can pharmacists in low- or middle-income countries do about adult vaccination mistrust? Kate O'brien, director of the World Health Organization’s Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, talks about this in a new FIP CPD Bite launched today. Pharmacists, as a trusted and accessible source of health information and advice among community members, have a unique opportunity to start conversations, build relationships, promote behavioural change and build confidence in vaccines, she says.   Watch the full video, which is the first episode of series focusing on vaccine fatigue, complacency and confidence, here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dxr3DEKY

In the efforts to support immunization, recent research has demonstrated the importance of accurate, yet simple messaging for immunization reminders in boosting vaccination rates. In this recent article by Fierce Pharma, exposing patients to vaccine messaging at the point-of-care boosted vaccination rates, particularly in historically marginalized patient populations.  Be sure to check out the article for interesting insights regarding the assessment structure driving these results, the study timeline, and the implications the data holds for vaccine manufacturers. Read it today: https://lnkd.in/dNms6ckf #ViralVaccines #PatientEngagement #BataviaBiosciences #CDMO #IndustryInsights 

New preprint out now - "Monitoring the world’s largest and fastest vaccine rollout: developing information systems to track COVID-19 vaccination worldwide" with Carolyn Inae Kim 'Franck Fortuné MBOUSSOU' M. Carolina Danovaro. The #COVID19vaccine rollout presented all immunization information systems with challenging demands – requiring in-depth vaccine implementation data at all health system levels in real-time. Nearly all countries adapted existing and / or developed new immunization information systems to monitor #COVID19 vaccination, with approaches varying widely. Reflection is needed on how to sustain investments made in IIS during the pandemic. Continued support for IIS is critical, given their essential role in program monitoring and performance. https://lnkd.in/eMbAbDVd

🌍 Today marks the start of #WorldImmunizationWeek! Celebrating 50 years of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), we honor the monumental strides made in public health through vaccination. 🎉🥳 🔬 This year, we commemorate a half-century of progress with the theme "Humanly Possible: Immunization for All." It's a call to action to increase investments in immunization programs and protect future generations. 💉 Did you know? Thanks to vaccines, infants today are 40% more likely to celebrate their first birthday compared to those born 50 years ago. Despite setbacks during the pandemic, with 20 million children missing essential vaccines last year, the resilience of global health efforts continues to push us forward. 🌐 It's crucial to support efforts ensuring every child and adult alike has access to life-saving vaccines. Let’s stand together to make universal immunization not just an aspiration, but a reality. #VaccinesWork #HumanlyPossible #ImmunizationForAll World Health Organization

Every medical intervention, including vaccines, carries inherent risks of side effects. However, the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks, emphasizing the importance of maintaining vaccination efforts. Understanding the complete spectrum of vaccine side effects requires sustained research efforts over years. Despite uncertainties and challenges, continued scientific inquiry remains imperative to enhance vaccine safety and public confidence in immunization programs. By working together and remaining vigilant, we can navigate through these uncertainties with resilience and determination. Remember, your health and safety matter, so let’s continue to prioritize them in our daily lives. Find a vaccination site now at nyc.gov/covidvaccine. Need Assistance? Contact UNITED SIKHS at 1-888-243-1690. #Covid19 #StayProtectedNYC #VaccinateNYC #CovidVaccine