Economic evaluation for mass vaccination against COVID-19

Explanation of the experiences of reluctance towards vaccination against COVID-19: A qualitative study

Background and Aims: The COVID-19 disease has become a global problem and its prevention through vaccination has led to a reduction in the damage and human casualties at the time of its occurrence. Recognition of the factors that affect the acceptance of vaccination, identification of the barriers, and facilitation of decision-making in the field of vaccination are important aspects of designin...

Evaluation of Antibodies against Rubella Virus in a Mass Campaign Vaccination in Tehran, Iran

Background and Aims: Vaccine is available, but fetal infection with rubella virus is still a main cause of congenital birth defects and mental retardation in many countries. Mass vaccination campaigns and Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI) have increased vaccine coverage in the world with a substantial impact on the reduction of rubella infections, such as Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS)....

Covid-19 Vaccination and Reactivation of Varicella Zoster Virus

Introduction: After COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 that mostly affects upper respiratory tract, the scientists investigated an effective vaccine against the virus. As the vaccination of general population started some patients were visited with varicella zoster virus activation following the COVID vaccine.

The evaluation of COVID-19 vaccination program in Duhok province, Iraqi Kurdistan: challenges and solutions

The aim of this review is to evaluate the COVID-19 vaccination program in Duhok, determining negative and positive points, subsequently improving it. In Duhok,, across the 59 mass vaccination centers, vaccination coverage rates were investigated for all population aged  ≥ 18 years and population aged ≥ 12 years receiving the three available vaccines, namely: Sinopharm, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer b...

Promote COVID-19 vaccination uptake: a letter to editor