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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake in Israel.
Lavie, Michael; Lavie, Inbar; Laskov, Ido; Cohen, Aviad; Grisaru, Dan; Grisaru-Soen, Galia; Michaan, Nadav.
  • Lavie I; Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
J Low Genit Tract Dis ; 27(2): 168-172, 2023 Apr 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2268064
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

Isolation and school closure during the COVID-19 pandemic could decrease human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination uptake and potentially increase future HPV-related morbidity among unvaccinated populations. The aim of our study was to investigate HPV vaccination rates in Israel during the pandemic.

METHODS:

The HPV vaccination rates were compared before and during the COVID-19 pandemic years (2020-2021). Data regarding HPV vaccination between 2015 and 2021 were extracted from the Israeli Ministry of Health online reports. Vaccination rates were compared with other childhood vaccines, given at similar ages. Israeli HPV vaccination rates were further compared with England and Australia, which have an established vaccination infrastructure.

RESULTS:

The average Israeli coverage of first-dose HPV vaccine was 60.2%, with significant variations from 2015 to 2021. During the pandemic years, first-dose vaccine coverage increased compared with the 3 previous years. The pandemic had also no apparent influence on other childhood vaccine uptake, even though adolescents in Israel missed many school days during this time. Average vaccine uptake in England and Australia was significantly higher than Israel ( p = .009); however, first-dose vaccination rates decreased considerably in England during 2020, to a nadir of 59%. The pandemic had little effect on HPV vaccination rates in Australia.

CONCLUSIONS:

Despite many school days missed, the COVID-19 pandemic did not result in a decrease in HPV vaccine uptake in Israel. The pandemic could prove a good opportunity to further educate the public regarding the importance of whole-population vaccination programs. Implementing catch-up vaccination programs may bridge "vaccination gaps" that may be caused by future pandemics.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Papillomavirus Infections / Papillomavirus Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adolescent / Child / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J Low Genit Tract Dis Journal subject: Gynecology Year: 2023 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Papillomavirus Infections / Papillomavirus Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adolescent / Child / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J Low Genit Tract Dis Journal subject: Gynecology Year: 2023 Document Type: Article