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COVID-19 Vaccination and Public Health: Addressing Global, Regional and Within-Country Inequalities

A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 1712

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Dimitris Papamichail

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Department of Public Health Policy, School of Public Health, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
Interests: public health; vulnerable groups; vaccination coverage; public health surveillance; epidemiology; outbreak investigation; migrant health; Roma population
Dr. Pietro Ferrara

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Center for Public Health Research, University of Milan-Bicocca, Via Pergolesi 33, 20900 Monza, Italy
Interests: epidemiology; public health; preventive medicine; vaccinology
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are announcing this Special Issue “COVID-19 Vaccination and Public Health: Addressing Global, Regional and Within-Country Inequalities”. This Special Issue focuses on under-researched populations and aims to introduce new insights regarding vaccine inequalities during the COVID-19 response. The research areas include the impact of COVID-19 vaccination, public health surveillance of disparities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage, global and within-country inequalities in access to vaccines, vaccine confidence, and coping strategies aimed at bridging the gap of health injustice observed during the pandemic. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives.

We will provide you with a fast peer-review process to ensure the quick of your research. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Dimitris Papamichail
Dr. Pietro Ferrara
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • COVID-19 vaccine
  • population impact of COVID-19 vaccination
  • public health surveillance
  • health inequalities
  • access

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COVID-19 Vaccination and Public Health: Addressing Global, Regional, and Within-Country Inequalities
by Omar Enzo Santangelo, Sandro Provenzano, Giuseppe Di Martino and Pietro Ferrara
Vaccines 2024, 12(8), 885; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines12080885 - 4 Aug 2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic, with over 775 million cases and 7 million deaths by May 2024, has drastically impacted global public health and exacerbated existing healthcare inequalities. The swift development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines have been critical in combating the virus, yet disparities [...] Read more.
The COVID-19 pandemic, with over 775 million cases and 7 million deaths by May 2024, has drastically impacted global public health and exacerbated existing healthcare inequalities. The swift development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines have been critical in combating the virus, yet disparities in access to and administration of the vaccine have highlighted deep-seated inequities at global, regional, and national levels. Wealthier nations have benefited from early access to vaccines, while low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have faced persistent shortages. Initiatives such as COVAX aimed to address these disparities, but challenges persist. Socioeconomic factors, education, ethnic identity, and the healthcare infrastructure play crucial roles in vaccine equity. For example, lower-income individuals often face barriers such as poor access to healthcare, misinformation, and logistical challenges, particularly in rural areas. Addressing these inequities requires a multifaceted approach, integrating national policies with local strategies to enhance vaccines’ accessibility, counter misinformation, and ensure equitable distribution. Collaborative efforts at all levels are essential to promote vaccine equity and effectively control the pandemic, ensuring that all populations have fair access to life-saving vaccines. This review explores these complex issues, offering insights into the barriers and facilitators of vaccine equity and providing recommendations to promote more equitable and effective vaccination programs. With a focus on the different levels at which vaccination policies are planned and implemented, the text provides guidelines to steer vaccination strategies, emphasizing the role of international cooperation and local policy frameworks as keys to achieving equitable vaccination coverage. Full article
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