The need for vaccination in adults with chronic (noncommunicable) diseases in India - lessons from around the world.
Hum Vaccin Immunother
; 18(5): 2052544, 2022 11 30.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1782426
ABSTRACT
Worldwide, chronic diseases (noncommunicable diseases [NCDs]) cause 41 million (71%) deaths annually. They are the leading cause of mortality in India, contributing to 60% of total deaths each year. Individuals with these diseases are more susceptible to vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) and have an increased risk of associated disease severity and complications. This poses a substantial burden on healthcare systems and economies, exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccines are an effective strategy to combat these challenges; however, utilization rates are inadequate. With India running one of the world's largest COVID-19 vaccination programs, this presents an opportunity to improve vaccination coverage for all VPDs. Here we discuss the burden of VPDs in those with NCDs, the benefit of vaccinations, current challenges and possible strategies that may facilitate implementation and accessibility of vaccination programs. Effective vaccination will have a significant impact on the disease burden of both VPDs and NCDs and beyond.
What is already known on this topic?Annually, chronic or noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) cause >40 million deaths worldwide and 60% of all deaths in IndiaAdults with these diseases are more susceptible to vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs); however, vaccine utilization is inadequate in this populationWhat is added by this report?We highlight the benefits of vaccination in adults with NCDs that extend beyond disease preventionWe discuss key challenges in implementing adult vaccination programs and provide practical solutionsWhat are the implications for public health practice?Raising awareness about the benefits of vaccinations, particularly for those with NCDs, and providing national guidelines with recommendations from medical societies, will increase vaccine acceptanceAdequate vaccine acceptance will reduce the VPD burden in this vulnerable population.
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Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Noncommunicable Diseases
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Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Hum Vaccin Immunother
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
21645515.2022.2052544
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