Multilevel approaches to immunization equity.

Curr Opin Immunol

Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA; Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA; Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS), Aurora, CO, USA.

Published: December 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Immunization disparities have increased in the past two years due to the pandemic, conflicts, and economic issues affecting healthcare systems.
  • The review presents a framework for understanding these disparities and highlights initiatives aimed at promoting immunization equity.
  • It covers the WHO's priorities for vaccination equity, specific campaigns in conflict zones like Ukraine, successful COVID-19 responses in Ghana, and Brazil's strategies to combat stigma and build trust in mpox vaccines.

Article Abstract

Over the last 2 years, immunization disparities have surged due to a pandemic, violent conflicts, economic crises, and their disrupting effects on health care systems. This review provides a multilevel framework for understanding vaccination disparities and provides examples of work addressing disparities risk factors and building immunization equity. Readers will review the World Health Organization's 2023 priorities for vaccination equity, learn about vaccination campaigns in conflict zones like Ukraine, identify key components to a successful COVID-19 response in Ghana, and understand Brazilian efforts to minimize stigma and champion community members to build trust in mpox vaccines and health services. These efforts will improve equity and foster flourishing among vulnerable populations.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11608998PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coi.2024.102496DOI Listing

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