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COVID-19 Vaccinations: A Comprehensive Review of Their Safety and Efficacy in Special Populations.
Yan, Zhipeng; Yang, Ming; Lai, Ching-Lung.
  • Yan Z; Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  • Yang M; Department of Ophthalmology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  • Lai CL; Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Vaccines (Basel) ; 9(10)2021 Sep 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1444341
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 has been spreading worldwide since late 2019. There is no definitive cure to date. Global vaccination programs are urgently required to confer herd immunity, reducing the incidence of COVID-19 infections and associated morbidity and mortality. However, a significant proportion of special populations are hesitant to receive vaccination due to their special conditions, namely, age (pediatrics and geriatrics), immunocompromised state, autoimmune diseases, chronic cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions, active or treated cancers, and pregnancy. This review aims to evaluate the existing evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations on these special populations and to provide clues to guide vaccination decision making to balance the benefits and risks of vaccinations.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Vaccines9101097

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Vaccines9101097