AIM In order to understand the coverage, immunization strategy and cost of hepatitis B (HB) vaccination of China in recent years. METHODS A two stage household random sampling method was used in the survey. RESUL...AIM In order to understand the coverage, immunization strategy and cost of hepatitis B (HB) vaccination of China in recent years. METHODS A two stage household random sampling method was used in the survey. RESULTS The survey carried out at 112 Disease Surveillance Points (DSPs) of 25 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities of China in 1996, showed that the coverage rates of HB vaccination among neonates were 96 9% in the urban DSPs and 50 8% in the rural DSPs in 1993-1994, while in students aged 7-9 years, they were 85 8% and 31 5% in 1994, respectively. Up to 1994, 97 5% of the urban DSPs and 73 9% of the rural DSPs on a neonate vaccination against HB program were included in EPI. About 93% of the urban DSPs and 44% of the rural DSPs did HBsAg and HBeAg screening for all or part of pregnant women. The neonates received the regimen of high dose HB vaccine in combination with hepatitis B immune globin (HBIG) if their mothers were HBsAg and/or HBeAg positive in pregnancy, otherwise they received the low dose vaccine (10μg×3). Part of DSPs had a lower neonate coverage due to unreasonable allocation of the vaccines (used for adults not at risk) or higher cost or insufficient supply of the vaccines. It is necessary to evaluate the quality of serological lab test to HBVMs in the maternal prescreening. CONCLUSION Remarkable achievements have been made according to the national planning and policy of HB immunization in China.展开更多
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Occupational exposure of health care workers and medical students increases their risk of acquiring HBV infection, an...Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Occupational exposure of health care workers and medical students increases their risk of acquiring HBV infection, and many authorities recommend vaccination. However, significant proportions of health care workers do not receive HBV immunization, and remain at increased risk to HBV infection. Objective: To determine the hepatitis B vaccination rate among Medical students at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) and to determine their knowledge of HBV infection. Result: Three hundred and sixteen medical students at UPTH completed self-administered questionnaires which included questions about demographic characteristics, HBV vaccination status, knowledge of hepatitis B vaccine and reasons for not receiving the vaccine. All (100%) of the respondents had heard of hepatitis B vaccine. Two hundred and twenty two (70.2%) of them thought they were at risk of acquiring hepatitis. Two hundred and seventy (85.4%) had received at least one dose of hepatitis B vaccine while 46 (14.6%) had never received the vaccine. One hundred and ten of the respondents had received 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine, giving a vaccination rate of 34.8%. One hundred and sixteen (36.7%) had received 2 doses, while 44 (13.9%) had received one dose. There was a statistical significant relationship among marital status (p = 0.01), clinical level (p = 0.02) and hepatitis B vaccine uptake. Conclusion: The hepatitis B vaccination rate among medical students at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital is low. National and institutional legislation for adult vaccination against Hepatitis B should be promulgated for those at higher risk.展开更多
Objective:To identify effects of various nationwide vaccination protocols on the evolution of new SARS-CoV-2 infections among adult population and to evaluate the safety of mRNA(BioNTech/Pfizer)vaccine.Methods:Totally...Objective:To identify effects of various nationwide vaccination protocols on the evolution of new SARS-CoV-2 infections among adult population and to evaluate the safety of mRNA(BioNTech/Pfizer)vaccine.Methods:Totally 10735 adult volunteers that received at least one dose of BioNTech/Pfizer or triple doses of CoronaVac participated in this cross-sectional-online survey between 1 and 10 September 2021.The information was collected covering a 5-month period from April 2021 to September 2021.Information about people who were vaccinated with only single and double dose CoronaVac were not included in this study.Results:At least one side effect after single and double dose of BioNTech/Pfizer and triple doses of CoronaVac were observed in 42.1%,42.5%and 10.9%,respectively.The most common side effects were shoulder/arm pain,weakness/fatigue,muscle/joint pain and headache.The side effects were the most frequent in single BioNTech/Pfizer,while it was the least in triple CoronaVac.The rate of positive PCR tests before vaccination was 17.6%,and decreased to 3.0%after vaccination.The rates of positive SARS CoV-2-PCR were 18.8%,3.5%,3.1%,0.5%and 4.6%in single BioNTech/Pfizer,double BioNTech/Pfizer,double CoronaVac+single BioNTech/Pfizer,double CoronaVac+double BioNTech/Pfizer and triple CoronaVac,respectively.While 1.8%of PCR positive COVID-19 cases needed intensive unit care in the pre-vaccination period,intensive care unit was required in 0%,1.5%,2.4%,0%and 4.2%after single BioNTech/Pfizer,double BioNTech/Pfizer,double CoronaVac+single BioNTech/Pfizer,double CoronaVac+double BioNTech/Pfizer and triple CoronaVac,respectively.Reinfection rate after vaccination was 0.4%.Conclusions:The rarity of COVID-19 infection after vaccination suggests that efficacy of vaccines is maintained.On the other hand,the data underscore the critical importance of continued public health mitigation.展开更多
Annual vaccination with trivalent inactivated vaccines has been proven as safe and efficacious in preventing influenza and its complications. It is recommended especially to the elderly (>65) and other people at hi...Annual vaccination with trivalent inactivated vaccines has been proven as safe and efficacious in preventing influenza and its complications. It is recommended especially to the elderly (>65) and other people at high risk for influenza complications and death such as patients with chronic medical conditions. Healthcare workers, who are considered to transmit infection to patients, or reciprocally, can be infected during encounters with patients, are also strongly advised to regularly receive vaccines. In order to improve influenza vaccination rates in countries in Europe, health authorities set targets for vaccination coverage by 2010. Despite the substantial efforts done, coverage rates maintain low. It is considered that informed decisions, based on existing evidence, are likely to cope with improving vaccination rates. Intention of this manuscript is to address some important issues connected with influenza vaccination which, to be able to aid the evidence, need to be further clearified. To support the debate, the author presented some dubious facts from the own practice experiences. As a long-lasting solution to improve vaccination practice strategies, strengthening programed vaccination is suggested. This concept would include implementation of nationwide vaccination protocols and their harmonization by the common logistics, and standardized data collection based on installation of E-health records. This strategy would allow data comparison among different populations. As based on this debate, improving influenza vaccination rates is not likely to be easy to perform straightforward task, but a multifaceted, long term challenge.展开更多
Annual vaccination is necessary to maintain humoral immunity in the elderly population. However, the factors influencing the response to influenza vaccination have not been completely identified. The aim of this study...Annual vaccination is necessary to maintain humoral immunity in the elderly population. However, the factors influencing the response to influenza vaccination have not been completely identified. The aim of this study was to explore the factors that influenced antibody responses to repeated vaccination using measures that were both objective and quantitative. A total of 111 volunteers aged > 61 years were vaccinated subcutaneously with one dose of influenza vaccine from the 2005-2006 season through the 2009-2010 season. The factors that influenced antibody responses after vaccination were evaluated. The seroprotection rates (PRs) were significantly higher in responders (subjects with a higher antibody titer in the 2005-2006 season) than in nonresponders only in the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 seasons. PRs after vaccination were significantly higher in seropositive individuals (subjects with a higher prevaccination antibody titer in the 2006-2007 season) than in seronegative individuals for all three virus strains in almost all of the 5 years. Age, gender, and vaccination in the 2004-2005 season did not influence the response. These results suggest that an immune response at a certain time point would predict immune responses only in the near future. However, prevaccination antibody titer in the following season is the ideal predictor for future responses that last over several influenza seasons.展开更多
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a major worldwide health problem. The present study aims to contribute to surveillance of the immune and clinical response of vaccines to SARS-CoV-2. Methods: Observat...Background: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a major worldwide health problem. The present study aims to contribute to surveillance of the immune and clinical response of vaccines to SARS-CoV-2. Methods: Observational medication study on acquired immunity and effectiveness of vaccines. Population: 620 workers in the health service of Almansa (Spain). Representative sample of 150 individuals. Sociodemographic, clinical, and epidemiological data and samples were recorded to determine anti-SARS-CoV-2 serum IgG levels 6 and 9 months after vaccination with Pfizer. Results: Mean age 46.45 years;76% women;85.1% working in a hospital. 19.3% had had COVID-19 in the year prior to vaccination. 96.7% were fully vaccinated with Pfizer/BioNTech. At 6 months, 100% seropositivity and mean IgG levels of 3017.2 AU/ml. Significant variations in IgG levels in individuals with prior COVID-19 infection and smokers. At 9 months, 99.3% remained seropositive;2.8% infected after vaccination. The repeated measures analysis showed a difference in means of 669.0 AU/ml (significant decrease in IgG levels of 28.9%). Conclusion: Antibody levels remained positive 6 and 9 months after vaccination, although IgG levels were found to decay.展开更多
in order to observe the efficacy or a booster dose of hepatitis B vaccine, ic4 primaryschool children with a good response were enrolled in a double-bind, placebo-controlled and randomized field trial three years afte...in order to observe the efficacy or a booster dose of hepatitis B vaccine, ic4 primaryschool children with a good response were enrolled in a double-bind, placebo-controlled and randomized field trial three years after the primary vaccination. At the end of the 6-year follow-up anti-HBspositive rate and GMT (of S/N value) In the revaccinated group were 54. 5% and 12. 0. still higherthan those in the control group (40. 5 % & 4. 8), but the difference of the positive rates was not statistically significant this time. Anti-HBs I,osltlve rate and GMT not only in the control group but inthe revaccinated group had dramatically declined against those 3 years arter the revaccination (thecontrol group: 69. 4 % & 20. 6 1 the revaccinated group: 87' 8% & 43. 3) (P < 0. of ). The higher anti-HBs titer before the revaccination, the better the persistence of anti-HBs after the revaccination.HBV infection rate (calculated by person-year) In the revacclnated group was l' 44%, without statistical difference from 3. 19% In the control group (P > 0. 05) as before. Considering the perfect longterm efficacy of hepatitis B vaccine, we concluded that a booster dose 9 years arter the primary immunization seems unnecessary.展开更多
[Objective] The aim of this study was to improve the purification and protective potency of HP-PRRS inactivated vaccine. [Method] HP-PRRS virus that had been multiplied inside Marc-145 cells was collected and concentr...[Objective] The aim of this study was to improve the purification and protective potency of HP-PRRS inactivated vaccine. [Method] HP-PRRS virus that had been multiplied inside Marc-145 cells was collected and concentrated 50 times and then inactivated. Complete virions were separated and collected by chromatography with Sepharose 4 Fast Flow. Oil adjuvant was added to prepare purified inactivated vaccine. [Result] Viral protein was separated from other proteins by purification and the viral protein contents ranged from 76.7% to 82.4%, and 96% of the expected serum proteins were removed. Protective potency of purified vaccine was above 4/5 and positive conversion rate of antibody was over 86%, both higher than that of unpurified vaccine. The differences were significant. [Conclusion] The experiment il-lustrated that the immune efficacy of vaccine can be enhanced through concentrat- ing and purifying, while the non-viral protein can be removed, so that allergic reaction and stress response cadsed by vaccine inoculation can be avoided.展开更多
This study examined the change of reported incidence rate for viral hepatitis in Hubei province, China, between 2004 to 2010 to provide scientific evidence for viral hepatitis control. Reported viral hepatitis infecti...This study examined the change of reported incidence rate for viral hepatitis in Hubei province, China, between 2004 to 2010 to provide scientific evidence for viral hepatitis control. Reported viral hepatitis infection cases were queried from Centre for Disease Control of Hubei Province, China. The incidence of viral hepatitis A decreased steadily across the study period. Viral hepatitis B composed 85% of the viral hepatitis cases. When reported incidence rates for chronic hepatitis B increased, the rates of acute and unclassified cases dropped from 2005 to 2010. The reported viral hepatitis B incidence rate for males was around 1.5-2 times higher than for females. The average annual percentage change of reported viral hepatitis B incidence rates was 4%. The same index for viral hepatitis C was 28%. The reported viral hepatitis B incidence rate of people under 20 years old declined over the period. This decrease was mainly attributed to the recent implementation of vaccination plan. Reported incidence rate of viral hepatitis E also rose in those years. Having a better understanding on reported incidence rates of the present surveillance system is important for developing strategies for further prevention of viral hepatitis. In addition, the data showed that a surveillance system that differentiates new and former infected cases will be more effective in providing evidence for disease control.展开更多
In order to demonstrate the long term protective efficacy and immunologic persistence of domestically made hepatitis B plasma derived vaccine, 371 children had been followed up for 5 to 8 years after primary vacci...In order to demonstrate the long term protective efficacy and immunologic persistence of domestically made hepatitis B plasma derived vaccine, 371 children had been followed up for 5 to 8 years after primary vaccination (10 μg×3). The results showed that the positive rate of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti HBs) in 371 subjects was 77.6% and the geometric mean titre (GMT) of anti HBs was 47.32 IU/L. The anti HBs positive rates in the subjects who had been vaccined for five, six, seven and eight years remained 83.91%, 73.68%, 81.25% and 72.24%, respectively, while the GMTs were 59.53, 43.64, 42.21 and 46.20 IU/L, respectively. The protective efficacy rate of hepatitis B vaccine was 94.26% if both HBsAg and anti HBc were considered as infective indicators, and 88.28%, if only HBsAg positive cases were taken into account. The study indicated that the domestically made hepatitis B vaccine could provide at least 5 to 8 years protection against hepatitis B infection.展开更多
The 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) was introduced in Uruguay in March 2008. In April 2010, it was replaced by PCV13. Surveillance of both vaccines was performed on hospitalized children with consolidate...The 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) was introduced in Uruguay in March 2008. In April 2010, it was replaced by PCV13. Surveillance of both vaccines was performed on hospitalized children with consolidated pneumonia. The effect of different number of vaccine doses was evaluated in 2008 and 2010 birth cohorts vaccinated with PCV7 and PCV13 respectively. The study aims to estimate the effects of PCV7 and PCV13 different number of doses on consolidated pneumonia, through the study of hospitalized children from 2008 and 2010 birth cohorts. Vaccination records of every child were available providing precise vaccination data;therefore a new approach was used to estimate PCVs effect. Incidence rate was calculated for each year of the study and for the different number of vaccine doses used each year. Exposure was calculated as person per year and rate ratio values determined the decrease of consolidated pneumonias. This decrease in percentage was estimated as the difference between the incidence with no vaccine and the incidence of every one of the doses. Incidence rate ratio revealed significant values for the three vaccine doses of PCVs for both cohorts. Upon comparing incidences, significant reduction percentages of consolidated pneumonia admissions were found. The reduction percentage of consolidated pneumonia for fully vaccinated (3 doses) patients was 69.3% and 84.6 % for PCV7 and PCV13, respectively. These results confirm that PCV7 and PCV13 are highly effective for reducing pediatric hospitalizations due to consolidated pneumonia, as reported by other national publications and demonstrated by international researchers.展开更多
COVID-19 has become one of the critical health issues globally,which surfaced first in latter part of the year 2019.It is the topmost concern for many nations’governments as the contagious virus started mushrooming o...COVID-19 has become one of the critical health issues globally,which surfaced first in latter part of the year 2019.It is the topmost concern for many nations’governments as the contagious virus started mushrooming over adjacent regions of infected areas.In 1980,a vaccine called Bacillus Calmette-Guérin(BCG)was introduced for preventing tuberculosis and lung cancer.Countries that have made the BCG vaccine mandatory have witnessed a lesser COVID-19 fatality rate than the countries that have not made it compulsory.This paper’s initial research shows that the countries with a longtermcompulsory BCGvaccination system are less affected by COVID-19 than those without a BCG vaccination system.This paper discusses analytical data patterns for medical applications regarding COVID-19 impact on countries with mandatory BCG status on fatality rates.The paper has tackled numerous analytical challenges to realize the full potential of heterogeneous data.An analogy is drawn to demonstrate how other factors can affect fatality and infection rates other than BCG vaccination only,such as age groups affected,other diseases,and stringency index.The data of Spain,Portugal,and Germany have been taken for a case study of BCG impact analysis.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the inoculation status of Novel Coronavirus vaccine among college students in Hainan province and its related influencing factors,and to provide scientific basis for improving the inoculation ...Objective:To investigate the inoculation status of Novel Coronavirus vaccine among college students in Hainan province and its related influencing factors,and to provide scientific basis for improving the inoculation rate of this population.Methods:An electronic questionnaire survey was conducted among 7 colleges and universities in Hainan Province from April 16 to 19,2021.A total of 5896 valid questionnaires were collected with informed consent and voluntary filling.The questionnaire collected information including general demographic characteristics,knowledge attitude and behavioral problems related to COVID-19 vaccine.The difference in the vaccination rate of college students with different characteristics was compared.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to screen the related factors affecting the vaccination rate of college students in Hainan.Results:There were 3,360(57%)female students,2,509(42.6%)medical students,2,380(40.4%)Hainan students,3,441(58.4%)undergraduates,3,281(57.3%)rural students,and 5,165(87.6%)Han students.The inoculation rate of COVID-19 vaccine among college students in Hainan province was 81.7%.The average score of knowledge about COVID-19 vaccine was 11.78±3.18,the total score was 17,and the relative attitude score was 47.77±6.10,the total score was 55.Univariate analysis found that difference gender,age,grade,stage of study,medical students,Hainanese origin,school organization vaccination,vaccine knowledge and attitude scores,the difference of inoculation rate was statistically significant(P<0.05).Multivariate analysis showed that women(OR=1.204),medical profession(OR=4.587),native place of Hainan(OR=1.541),rural area of origin(OR=1.311),school carrying out collective vaccine vaccination(OR=2.933),high scores of knowledge about COVID vaccine(OR=1.104)and attitude(OR=1.025)could increase the vaccination rate of college students(P<0.05).Conclusion:The vaccination rate of college students in Hainan Province still needs to be improved.It is necessary to strengthen the popularization of vaccine-related knowledge among male students and non-medical students,improve the mastery of the knowledge of the vaccine and enhance the confidence of the vaccine in China,which is conducive to the improvement of the vaccination rate of college students.展开更多
目的探究分析高州市2023—2024年疑似预防接种异常反应(adverse events following immunization,AEFI)监测结果。方法通过中国疾病预防控制信息系统检索收集2023年1月—2024年3月期间的预防接种AEFI监测报告数据,对AEFI监测结果予以描...目的探究分析高州市2023—2024年疑似预防接种异常反应(adverse events following immunization,AEFI)监测结果。方法通过中国疾病预防控制信息系统检索收集2023年1月—2024年3月期间的预防接种AEFI监测报告数据,对AEFI监测结果予以描述性分析。结果2023年1月—2024年3月高州市接种疫苗出现245例AFEI,平均每年报告发生率为15.22/10万剂次。一般反应占比80.00%(196/245)、异常反应占比10.61%(26/245),未出现接种事故以及疫苗质量事故。AFEI个案中男女性别比例为1.36∶1;以<1岁者发生AEFI最多,10~15岁者发生AEFI最少。接种至出现症状的间隔时间以<1 d发生AEFI最多。AFEI报告涉及疫苗36种,前三位是百白破疫苗(无细胞)、麻腮风疫苗、13价肺炎疫苗;报告发生率前三位是带状疱疹疫苗(CHO细胞)、ACYW135流脑疫苗(结合)、冻干甲肝减毒活疫苗;引起一般反应的疫苗前两位是带状疱疹疫苗(CHO细胞)、ACYW135流脑疫苗(结合);引起异常反应的疫苗前两位是麻腮风疫苗、23价肺炎球菌疫苗。结论2023年1月—2024年3月高州市AEFI监测结果符合监测要求,且能在一定程度上说明预防接种疫苗的安全性,但需关注AFEI报告中发生率较高的疫苗,并需加强高州市AEFI监测,提升AEFI监测的及时性与灵敏度。展开更多
文摘AIM In order to understand the coverage, immunization strategy and cost of hepatitis B (HB) vaccination of China in recent years. METHODS A two stage household random sampling method was used in the survey. RESULTS The survey carried out at 112 Disease Surveillance Points (DSPs) of 25 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities of China in 1996, showed that the coverage rates of HB vaccination among neonates were 96 9% in the urban DSPs and 50 8% in the rural DSPs in 1993-1994, while in students aged 7-9 years, they were 85 8% and 31 5% in 1994, respectively. Up to 1994, 97 5% of the urban DSPs and 73 9% of the rural DSPs on a neonate vaccination against HB program were included in EPI. About 93% of the urban DSPs and 44% of the rural DSPs did HBsAg and HBeAg screening for all or part of pregnant women. The neonates received the regimen of high dose HB vaccine in combination with hepatitis B immune globin (HBIG) if their mothers were HBsAg and/or HBeAg positive in pregnancy, otherwise they received the low dose vaccine (10μg×3). Part of DSPs had a lower neonate coverage due to unreasonable allocation of the vaccines (used for adults not at risk) or higher cost or insufficient supply of the vaccines. It is necessary to evaluate the quality of serological lab test to HBVMs in the maternal prescreening. CONCLUSION Remarkable achievements have been made according to the national planning and policy of HB immunization in China.
文摘Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Occupational exposure of health care workers and medical students increases their risk of acquiring HBV infection, and many authorities recommend vaccination. However, significant proportions of health care workers do not receive HBV immunization, and remain at increased risk to HBV infection. Objective: To determine the hepatitis B vaccination rate among Medical students at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) and to determine their knowledge of HBV infection. Result: Three hundred and sixteen medical students at UPTH completed self-administered questionnaires which included questions about demographic characteristics, HBV vaccination status, knowledge of hepatitis B vaccine and reasons for not receiving the vaccine. All (100%) of the respondents had heard of hepatitis B vaccine. Two hundred and twenty two (70.2%) of them thought they were at risk of acquiring hepatitis. Two hundred and seventy (85.4%) had received at least one dose of hepatitis B vaccine while 46 (14.6%) had never received the vaccine. One hundred and ten of the respondents had received 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine, giving a vaccination rate of 34.8%. One hundred and sixteen (36.7%) had received 2 doses, while 44 (13.9%) had received one dose. There was a statistical significant relationship among marital status (p = 0.01), clinical level (p = 0.02) and hepatitis B vaccine uptake. Conclusion: The hepatitis B vaccination rate among medical students at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital is low. National and institutional legislation for adult vaccination against Hepatitis B should be promulgated for those at higher risk.
文摘Objective:To identify effects of various nationwide vaccination protocols on the evolution of new SARS-CoV-2 infections among adult population and to evaluate the safety of mRNA(BioNTech/Pfizer)vaccine.Methods:Totally 10735 adult volunteers that received at least one dose of BioNTech/Pfizer or triple doses of CoronaVac participated in this cross-sectional-online survey between 1 and 10 September 2021.The information was collected covering a 5-month period from April 2021 to September 2021.Information about people who were vaccinated with only single and double dose CoronaVac were not included in this study.Results:At least one side effect after single and double dose of BioNTech/Pfizer and triple doses of CoronaVac were observed in 42.1%,42.5%and 10.9%,respectively.The most common side effects were shoulder/arm pain,weakness/fatigue,muscle/joint pain and headache.The side effects were the most frequent in single BioNTech/Pfizer,while it was the least in triple CoronaVac.The rate of positive PCR tests before vaccination was 17.6%,and decreased to 3.0%after vaccination.The rates of positive SARS CoV-2-PCR were 18.8%,3.5%,3.1%,0.5%and 4.6%in single BioNTech/Pfizer,double BioNTech/Pfizer,double CoronaVac+single BioNTech/Pfizer,double CoronaVac+double BioNTech/Pfizer and triple CoronaVac,respectively.While 1.8%of PCR positive COVID-19 cases needed intensive unit care in the pre-vaccination period,intensive care unit was required in 0%,1.5%,2.4%,0%and 4.2%after single BioNTech/Pfizer,double BioNTech/Pfizer,double CoronaVac+single BioNTech/Pfizer,double CoronaVac+double BioNTech/Pfizer and triple CoronaVac,respectively.Reinfection rate after vaccination was 0.4%.Conclusions:The rarity of COVID-19 infection after vaccination suggests that efficacy of vaccines is maintained.On the other hand,the data underscore the critical importance of continued public health mitigation.
文摘Annual vaccination with trivalent inactivated vaccines has been proven as safe and efficacious in preventing influenza and its complications. It is recommended especially to the elderly (>65) and other people at high risk for influenza complications and death such as patients with chronic medical conditions. Healthcare workers, who are considered to transmit infection to patients, or reciprocally, can be infected during encounters with patients, are also strongly advised to regularly receive vaccines. In order to improve influenza vaccination rates in countries in Europe, health authorities set targets for vaccination coverage by 2010. Despite the substantial efforts done, coverage rates maintain low. It is considered that informed decisions, based on existing evidence, are likely to cope with improving vaccination rates. Intention of this manuscript is to address some important issues connected with influenza vaccination which, to be able to aid the evidence, need to be further clearified. To support the debate, the author presented some dubious facts from the own practice experiences. As a long-lasting solution to improve vaccination practice strategies, strengthening programed vaccination is suggested. This concept would include implementation of nationwide vaccination protocols and their harmonization by the common logistics, and standardized data collection based on installation of E-health records. This strategy would allow data comparison among different populations. As based on this debate, improving influenza vaccination rates is not likely to be easy to perform straightforward task, but a multifaceted, long term challenge.
文摘Annual vaccination is necessary to maintain humoral immunity in the elderly population. However, the factors influencing the response to influenza vaccination have not been completely identified. The aim of this study was to explore the factors that influenced antibody responses to repeated vaccination using measures that were both objective and quantitative. A total of 111 volunteers aged > 61 years were vaccinated subcutaneously with one dose of influenza vaccine from the 2005-2006 season through the 2009-2010 season. The factors that influenced antibody responses after vaccination were evaluated. The seroprotection rates (PRs) were significantly higher in responders (subjects with a higher antibody titer in the 2005-2006 season) than in nonresponders only in the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 seasons. PRs after vaccination were significantly higher in seropositive individuals (subjects with a higher prevaccination antibody titer in the 2006-2007 season) than in seronegative individuals for all three virus strains in almost all of the 5 years. Age, gender, and vaccination in the 2004-2005 season did not influence the response. These results suggest that an immune response at a certain time point would predict immune responses only in the near future. However, prevaccination antibody titer in the following season is the ideal predictor for future responses that last over several influenza seasons.
文摘Background: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a major worldwide health problem. The present study aims to contribute to surveillance of the immune and clinical response of vaccines to SARS-CoV-2. Methods: Observational medication study on acquired immunity and effectiveness of vaccines. Population: 620 workers in the health service of Almansa (Spain). Representative sample of 150 individuals. Sociodemographic, clinical, and epidemiological data and samples were recorded to determine anti-SARS-CoV-2 serum IgG levels 6 and 9 months after vaccination with Pfizer. Results: Mean age 46.45 years;76% women;85.1% working in a hospital. 19.3% had had COVID-19 in the year prior to vaccination. 96.7% were fully vaccinated with Pfizer/BioNTech. At 6 months, 100% seropositivity and mean IgG levels of 3017.2 AU/ml. Significant variations in IgG levels in individuals with prior COVID-19 infection and smokers. At 9 months, 99.3% remained seropositive;2.8% infected after vaccination. The repeated measures analysis showed a difference in means of 669.0 AU/ml (significant decrease in IgG levels of 28.9%). Conclusion: Antibody levels remained positive 6 and 9 months after vaccination, although IgG levels were found to decay.
文摘in order to observe the efficacy or a booster dose of hepatitis B vaccine, ic4 primaryschool children with a good response were enrolled in a double-bind, placebo-controlled and randomized field trial three years after the primary vaccination. At the end of the 6-year follow-up anti-HBspositive rate and GMT (of S/N value) In the revaccinated group were 54. 5% and 12. 0. still higherthan those in the control group (40. 5 % & 4. 8), but the difference of the positive rates was not statistically significant this time. Anti-HBs I,osltlve rate and GMT not only in the control group but inthe revaccinated group had dramatically declined against those 3 years arter the revaccination (thecontrol group: 69. 4 % & 20. 6 1 the revaccinated group: 87' 8% & 43. 3) (P < 0. of ). The higher anti-HBs titer before the revaccination, the better the persistence of anti-HBs after the revaccination.HBV infection rate (calculated by person-year) In the revacclnated group was l' 44%, without statistical difference from 3. 19% In the control group (P > 0. 05) as before. Considering the perfect longterm efficacy of hepatitis B vaccine, we concluded that a booster dose 9 years arter the primary immunization seems unnecessary.
基金Supported by Science and Technical Development Plan of Jilin City(2013210029)Fund for Supporting Key Subjects in Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology College(2013x023)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim of this study was to improve the purification and protective potency of HP-PRRS inactivated vaccine. [Method] HP-PRRS virus that had been multiplied inside Marc-145 cells was collected and concentrated 50 times and then inactivated. Complete virions were separated and collected by chromatography with Sepharose 4 Fast Flow. Oil adjuvant was added to prepare purified inactivated vaccine. [Result] Viral protein was separated from other proteins by purification and the viral protein contents ranged from 76.7% to 82.4%, and 96% of the expected serum proteins were removed. Protective potency of purified vaccine was above 4/5 and positive conversion rate of antibody was over 86%, both higher than that of unpurified vaccine. The differences were significant. [Conclusion] The experiment il-lustrated that the immune efficacy of vaccine can be enhanced through concentrat- ing and purifying, while the non-viral protein can be removed, so that allergic reaction and stress response cadsed by vaccine inoculation can be avoided.
基金supported by Research Fund from Department of Health of Hubei Province for Hepatitis B Epidemiology and Immunization Protection Strategy Study(No.JX5B29)
文摘This study examined the change of reported incidence rate for viral hepatitis in Hubei province, China, between 2004 to 2010 to provide scientific evidence for viral hepatitis control. Reported viral hepatitis infection cases were queried from Centre for Disease Control of Hubei Province, China. The incidence of viral hepatitis A decreased steadily across the study period. Viral hepatitis B composed 85% of the viral hepatitis cases. When reported incidence rates for chronic hepatitis B increased, the rates of acute and unclassified cases dropped from 2005 to 2010. The reported viral hepatitis B incidence rate for males was around 1.5-2 times higher than for females. The average annual percentage change of reported viral hepatitis B incidence rates was 4%. The same index for viral hepatitis C was 28%. The reported viral hepatitis B incidence rate of people under 20 years old declined over the period. This decrease was mainly attributed to the recent implementation of vaccination plan. Reported incidence rate of viral hepatitis E also rose in those years. Having a better understanding on reported incidence rates of the present surveillance system is important for developing strategies for further prevention of viral hepatitis. In addition, the data showed that a surveillance system that differentiates new and former infected cases will be more effective in providing evidence for disease control.
文摘In order to demonstrate the long term protective efficacy and immunologic persistence of domestically made hepatitis B plasma derived vaccine, 371 children had been followed up for 5 to 8 years after primary vaccination (10 μg×3). The results showed that the positive rate of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti HBs) in 371 subjects was 77.6% and the geometric mean titre (GMT) of anti HBs was 47.32 IU/L. The anti HBs positive rates in the subjects who had been vaccined for five, six, seven and eight years remained 83.91%, 73.68%, 81.25% and 72.24%, respectively, while the GMTs were 59.53, 43.64, 42.21 and 46.20 IU/L, respectively. The protective efficacy rate of hepatitis B vaccine was 94.26% if both HBsAg and anti HBc were considered as infective indicators, and 88.28%, if only HBsAg positive cases were taken into account. The study indicated that the domestically made hepatitis B vaccine could provide at least 5 to 8 years protection against hepatitis B infection.
文摘The 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) was introduced in Uruguay in March 2008. In April 2010, it was replaced by PCV13. Surveillance of both vaccines was performed on hospitalized children with consolidated pneumonia. The effect of different number of vaccine doses was evaluated in 2008 and 2010 birth cohorts vaccinated with PCV7 and PCV13 respectively. The study aims to estimate the effects of PCV7 and PCV13 different number of doses on consolidated pneumonia, through the study of hospitalized children from 2008 and 2010 birth cohorts. Vaccination records of every child were available providing precise vaccination data;therefore a new approach was used to estimate PCVs effect. Incidence rate was calculated for each year of the study and for the different number of vaccine doses used each year. Exposure was calculated as person per year and rate ratio values determined the decrease of consolidated pneumonias. This decrease in percentage was estimated as the difference between the incidence with no vaccine and the incidence of every one of the doses. Incidence rate ratio revealed significant values for the three vaccine doses of PCVs for both cohorts. Upon comparing incidences, significant reduction percentages of consolidated pneumonia admissions were found. The reduction percentage of consolidated pneumonia for fully vaccinated (3 doses) patients was 69.3% and 84.6 % for PCV7 and PCV13, respectively. These results confirm that PCV7 and PCV13 are highly effective for reducing pediatric hospitalizations due to consolidated pneumonia, as reported by other national publications and demonstrated by international researchers.
文摘COVID-19 has become one of the critical health issues globally,which surfaced first in latter part of the year 2019.It is the topmost concern for many nations’governments as the contagious virus started mushrooming over adjacent regions of infected areas.In 1980,a vaccine called Bacillus Calmette-Guérin(BCG)was introduced for preventing tuberculosis and lung cancer.Countries that have made the BCG vaccine mandatory have witnessed a lesser COVID-19 fatality rate than the countries that have not made it compulsory.This paper’s initial research shows that the countries with a longtermcompulsory BCGvaccination system are less affected by COVID-19 than those without a BCG vaccination system.This paper discusses analytical data patterns for medical applications regarding COVID-19 impact on countries with mandatory BCG status on fatality rates.The paper has tackled numerous analytical challenges to realize the full potential of heterogeneous data.An analogy is drawn to demonstrate how other factors can affect fatality and infection rates other than BCG vaccination only,such as age groups affected,other diseases,and stringency index.The data of Spain,Portugal,and Germany have been taken for a case study of BCG impact analysis.
基金Hainan Province Key Research and Development Project(No.zdyf2020109)。
文摘Objective:To investigate the inoculation status of Novel Coronavirus vaccine among college students in Hainan province and its related influencing factors,and to provide scientific basis for improving the inoculation rate of this population.Methods:An electronic questionnaire survey was conducted among 7 colleges and universities in Hainan Province from April 16 to 19,2021.A total of 5896 valid questionnaires were collected with informed consent and voluntary filling.The questionnaire collected information including general demographic characteristics,knowledge attitude and behavioral problems related to COVID-19 vaccine.The difference in the vaccination rate of college students with different characteristics was compared.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to screen the related factors affecting the vaccination rate of college students in Hainan.Results:There were 3,360(57%)female students,2,509(42.6%)medical students,2,380(40.4%)Hainan students,3,441(58.4%)undergraduates,3,281(57.3%)rural students,and 5,165(87.6%)Han students.The inoculation rate of COVID-19 vaccine among college students in Hainan province was 81.7%.The average score of knowledge about COVID-19 vaccine was 11.78±3.18,the total score was 17,and the relative attitude score was 47.77±6.10,the total score was 55.Univariate analysis found that difference gender,age,grade,stage of study,medical students,Hainanese origin,school organization vaccination,vaccine knowledge and attitude scores,the difference of inoculation rate was statistically significant(P<0.05).Multivariate analysis showed that women(OR=1.204),medical profession(OR=4.587),native place of Hainan(OR=1.541),rural area of origin(OR=1.311),school carrying out collective vaccine vaccination(OR=2.933),high scores of knowledge about COVID vaccine(OR=1.104)and attitude(OR=1.025)could increase the vaccination rate of college students(P<0.05).Conclusion:The vaccination rate of college students in Hainan Province still needs to be improved.It is necessary to strengthen the popularization of vaccine-related knowledge among male students and non-medical students,improve the mastery of the knowledge of the vaccine and enhance the confidence of the vaccine in China,which is conducive to the improvement of the vaccination rate of college students.
文摘目的探究分析高州市2023—2024年疑似预防接种异常反应(adverse events following immunization,AEFI)监测结果。方法通过中国疾病预防控制信息系统检索收集2023年1月—2024年3月期间的预防接种AEFI监测报告数据,对AEFI监测结果予以描述性分析。结果2023年1月—2024年3月高州市接种疫苗出现245例AFEI,平均每年报告发生率为15.22/10万剂次。一般反应占比80.00%(196/245)、异常反应占比10.61%(26/245),未出现接种事故以及疫苗质量事故。AFEI个案中男女性别比例为1.36∶1;以<1岁者发生AEFI最多,10~15岁者发生AEFI最少。接种至出现症状的间隔时间以<1 d发生AEFI最多。AFEI报告涉及疫苗36种,前三位是百白破疫苗(无细胞)、麻腮风疫苗、13价肺炎疫苗;报告发生率前三位是带状疱疹疫苗(CHO细胞)、ACYW135流脑疫苗(结合)、冻干甲肝减毒活疫苗;引起一般反应的疫苗前两位是带状疱疹疫苗(CHO细胞)、ACYW135流脑疫苗(结合);引起异常反应的疫苗前两位是麻腮风疫苗、23价肺炎球菌疫苗。结论2023年1月—2024年3月高州市AEFI监测结果符合监测要求,且能在一定程度上说明预防接种疫苗的安全性,但需关注AFEI报告中发生率较高的疫苗,并需加强高州市AEFI监测,提升AEFI监测的及时性与灵敏度。