Health Worker Influenza Vaccination Programs: A Key to Pandemic Preparedness and Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Key Points
COVID-19 vaccination rollout improved with mature influenza vaccination programs in health workers, showing significant impact.
Timeliness and completeness of vaccine deployment were enhanced by established influenza vaccination initiatives, effectively mobilizing resources.
Observational analysis assessing healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries across multiple contexts points to successful practices.
Findings indicate the necessity of robust vaccination programs to ensure readiness for future pandemics, emphasizing proactive health policies.
Abstract
Our analysis suggests that mature influenza vaccination programs for HWs were associated with timelier and more complete COVID-19 vaccination rollout.