Publications by authors named "L Peckeu-Abboud"
BackgroundPrion diseases are rare, fatal disorders that have repeatedly raised public health concerns since the early 1990s. An active prion disease surveillance network providing national level data was implemented in France in 1992.AimWe aimed to describe the epidemiology of sporadic, genetic and infectious forms of prion diseases in France since surveillance implementation.
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- - The study surveyed 2,751 parents, elderly individuals, and health care workers in the DRC to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding both routine and outbreak-related vaccinations.
- - While overall acceptance for routine vaccinations was high (90%), only 57% accepted outbreak vaccinations, with parents and the elderly expressing more concerns about side effects and feeling less informed.
- - Health care workers showed the highest acceptance of vaccines and could significantly enhance vaccination rates, especially during outbreaks, if the vaccine supply chain operates effectively.
In April 2020, Belgium experienced high numbers of fatal COVID-19 cases among nursing home (NH) residents. In response, a mass testing campaign was organised testing all NH residents and staff. We analysed the data of Flemish NHs to identify institutional factors associated with increased SARS-CoV-2 infection rates among NH residents.
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