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Preferences of nurses in the United Kingdom for attributes of pediatric hexavalent vaccines: a discrete-choice experiment.
Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res
January 2025
Merck & Co. Inc, Rahway, NJ, USA.
Background: We evaluated UK nurses' preferences for pediatric hexavalent vaccine attributes.
Research Design And Methods: In a discrete-choice experiment study, 150 nurses chose between 2 hypothetical pediatric hexavalent vaccines with varying attribute levels (device type, plastic in packaging, time on the market, and time the vaccine can stay safely at room temperature) in a series of choice questions. Using random-parameters logit-model estimates, conditional relative attribute importance (CRAI) and odds ratios (ORs) were calculated.
The U.S. opioid epidemic is an extraordinary public health crisis that started in 1990 and significantly accelerated in the last decade.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Childhood vaccines are a vital procedure for preventing infectious diseases and are a regular component of a child's medical care. However, vaccines are among the first and most frequently encountered painful procedures that can cause indicators of anxiety in relation to immunizations. This study aimed to identify and assess the impact of the ShotBlocker and Buzzy approaches on pain, anxiety and satisfaction with the tetanus-diphtheria vaccine in school-aged children.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProvider Preference, Logistical Challenges, or Vaccine Hesitancy? Analyzing Parental Decision-Making in School Vaccination Programs: A Qualitative Study in Sydney, Australia.
Vaccines (Basel)
January 2025
South Eastern Sydney Public Health Unit, Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia.
School-based immunization programs are crucial for equitable vaccine coverage, yet their success depends on parental consent processes. This study investigates patterns of vaccine decision-making within Australia's school-based immunization program, specifically focusing on human papillomavirus (HPV) and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (dTpa) vaccines offered free to adolescents aged 12-13. This qualitative study was conducted in the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (2022-2023).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPertussis Vaccination for Adults: An Updated Guide for Clinicians.
Vaccines (Basel)
January 2025
Division of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore 119074, Singapore.
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the Gram-negative bacterium . Although traditionally associated with children, pertussis is increasingly prevalent among adults, particularly those with comorbidities or weakened immune systems, where it can lead to severe complications. Diagnosing pertussis in adults can be challenging due to its nonspecific symptoms, underreporting, and the limited sensitivity of available diagnostic tests.
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