Decline in infant MCV coverage |
Global rise of antivaccination sentiment; increasing levels of misinformation
Increased politicization of immunization
Decreasing trust in public health authorities, health-care systems, and governments
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Stronger central coordination of immunization programs and local/regional implementation
Introduction of mandatory vaccination, where appropriate
Introduction of central immunization registry to monitor vaccine coverage
HCW-led communication to reduce parental vaccine hesitancy
Address public concerns through an ongoing informed debate and education; can involve public interest groups to reduce political aspects
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Parents have unmet immunization information needs
Public trust in immunization is impacted by broader institutional trust
Mandatory immunization can trigger short-term negative public reaction but demonstrates a long-term political commitment to immunization
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Increasing disease burden in older age groups |
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Introduction of adult catch-up campaigns (free-of-charge)
Increase immunization access through engaging of additional vaccinators (e.g., community pharmacists)
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Outbreaks persist despite high national coverage
Increasing disease burden is in adults, ethnic and anthroposophical communities, and may not be reached by routine vaccine services
Centralized immunization registries can help monitor uptake
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Identify and reduce disease burden in hard-to-reach populations |
Susceptible/vulnerable communities are characterized by ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, education, or migration status
Identified and targeted only after outbreak
Conventional outbreak responses may not address specific community needs
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Outbreaks occur in populations with high nationwide coverage where immunization gaps exist in underserved populations
Measles importation is important and international communities may share similar immunization attitudes; and may benefit from similar tailored strategies
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Ensure agile response to changing epidemiology and outbreaks |
Delays in local implementation of outbreak response measures may reduce their impact
Public health decisions are not always evidence-based and may be influenced by political factors
Resource constraints can reduce the capacity and ability to adapt to changing needs
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Clear division of competencies and responsibilities between central and regional health-care systems and strong central coordination can improve impact of response measures
Streamlining diverse stakeholder responsibilities can improve response agility
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Agile adjustment of immunization policy can address changing disease burden
Decentralized health-care systems require cooperation of regional authorities in implementing central strategies; local engagement is important for local public support
Stronger central coordination improves the regional commitment
Absence of public representation in policy-making may weaken acceptance and lead to challenges to policy decisions
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