Who should be vaccinated first? Comparing vaccine prioritization strategies in Israel and European countries using the Covid-19 Health System Response Monitor.
Isr J Health Policy Res
; 10(1): 16, 2021 02 19.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1090615
ABSTRACT
The rapid rollout of Israel's vaccination program has led to considerable international interest. In this brief commentary we consider how the criteria for vaccination priority groups differ between Israel and selected European countries. We argue that following the Israeli approach of using broad criteria for prioritization- i.e. having fewer groups and a lower age threshold- could have several beneficial effects, including more manageable logistics and fewer roll out delays, as well as potentially reducing pressure on hospitals. With an increasing supply of vaccines becoming available rapidly in much of Europe, countries could consider following the approach of Israel and adopting broader priority criteria going forward.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Immunization Programs
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COVID-19 Vaccines
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COVID-19
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Health Policy
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Health Priorities
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
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Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Isr J Health Policy Res
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S13584-021-00453-1
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