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Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Influenza Vaccination Intention: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.
Kong, Gwyneth; Lim, Nicole-Ann; Chin, Yip Han; Ng, Yvonne Peng Mei; Amin, Zubair.
  • Kong G; Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
  • Lim NA; Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
  • Chin YH; Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
  • Ng YPM; Department of Neonatology, Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore.
  • Amin Z; Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
Vaccines (Basel) ; 10(4)2022 Apr 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1786111
ABSTRACT
Poorer outcomes have been reported with COVID-19 and influenza coinfections. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, protection against influenza by vaccination is becoming increasingly important. This study examines how COVID-19 has influenced influenza vaccination intentions from a global perspective. A literature search was conducted on Embase, PubMed, and CNKI from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021 for articles reporting rates of influenza vaccination pre-COVID-19 (19/20 season), and intention and/or uptake of influenza vaccination post-COVID-19 (20/21 season). The changes in vaccination intention and reasons for changes were reported. Subgroup analyses were performed by region, gender, age, and occupation. Newcastle Ottawa Scale was used for quality assessment of the articles. Twenty-seven studies with 39,193 participants were included. Among 22 studies reporting intention to vaccinate in 20/21, there was increased intention to vaccinate (RR 1.50, 95% CI 1.32-1.69, p < 0.001) regardless of age, gender, and occupation. The remaining five studies reporting vaccination intention and uptake in 20/21 showed a similar increase (RR 1.68, 95%CI 1.20-2.36). Important determinants include historical vaccine acceptance, and perception of influenza severity and vaccine safety. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased intention to vaccinate against influenza internationally. The pandemic could be a window of opportunity to promote influenza vaccination and decrease vaccine hesitancy.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Topics: Long Covid / Vaccines Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Vaccines10040606

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Topics: Long Covid / Vaccines Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Vaccines10040606