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Vaccine hesitancy poses a significant global health challenge, fueled by misinformation and anti-vaccination campaigns on social media platforms (SMPs). This study examines the influence of social media on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and non-COVID-19 vaccination in Asia during the peri-pandemic period. Through a comprehensive analysis of available literature, we aim to elucidate the role of SMPs in shaping vaccination attitudes and behaviors. The findings highlight the detrimental impact of social media on vaccination efforts and provide insights into addressing vaccine hesitancy during this critical period.A narrative review was conducted by searching the PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases from inception to May 26, 2022. Only English-language articles involving human participants from Asian countries were included in this review. Out of the 228 articles identified through the database search, 14 articles were included in the final analysis. The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy or negative attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccines in Asian countries was found to be high, ranging from 20% to 55% across countries. Notably, reliance on SMPs for vaccine-related information was associated with a higher likelihood of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. This trend coincided with the proliferation of misinformation and conspiracy theories that portrayed COVID-19 vaccines as harmful during the pandemic.Similar patterns were observed for other types of vaccines, including polio, measles mumps and rubella, and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccines. The use of SMPs was also found to be associated with increased fear among caregivers in Asian countries, as well as a 3–4 times higher likelihood of delayed immunization. SMPs negatively impact vaccine intent in Asia due to misinformation and anti-vaccination campaigns during the pandemic. However, they can be a powerful tool for healthcare providers and policymakers to promote informed decisionmaking. Efforts should focus on leveraging SMPs to disseminate reliable information and combat hesitancy, fostering a well-informed and vaccinated population in Asia.
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Objectives : Musculoskeletal ultrasound has evolved throughout the last decade. This procedure allows accurate corticosteroid injections guidance. Precision is much higher than the infiltration performed blindly or under fluoroscopy. The purpose of our approach is to describe our technique in ultrasound-guided infiltration of the shoulder with an overview of the results
Material and method: 123 cases of ultrasound-guided infiltration of the shoulder were selected in our institution from July 2011 to June 2012. They are divided into sub-acromial sub-deltoid bursitis, biceps tenosynovitis, acromioclavicular osteoarthritis, adhesive capsulitis and calcific tendinosis lavage and aspiration
Results: The infiltration technique and the sonographic appearance in each condition are described. The rate of improvement is estimated between 70 and 80%
Conclusion: The ultrasound-guided infiltration provides an accurate and minimally invasive therapeutic option before any surgery. Recovery and socio-professional integration prove to be optimal and fast