Factors Affecting Immunization Coverage for Children Under Five Years in Rwanyamahembe Sub-County, Mbarara District- Uganda. by Omia, Santos

“…The study further identified inadequate funding of the program, perceived shortage of staff, cost of vaccination and vaccination cards, inadequate supply of vaccine stock, inadequate vaccination sites and corruption and embezzlement of funds as the main institutional factors affecting with EPI service coverage. …”
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A large-scale risk assessment and classification model for pneumococcus using Finnish national health data by Viljami Männikkö, Juha Turunen, Heidi Åhman, Esa Harju

“…In Finland, pneumococcal vaccination is part of the national immunization program, with vaccination provided to young children and only selected at-risk adult populations included. …”
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Decreasing hepatitis B seroprevalence in pregnant women in Taiwan between 2016 and 2021: a claim-based cohort study by Li-Nien Chien, Juan C. Vargas-Zambrano, Meng-Yun Ku

“…Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) surface antigen (HBsAg) seroprevalence was high before the national vaccine policy was introduced in Taiwan, indicating significant HBV infection rates. …”
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A study of association between maternal tetanus toxoid immunization and neonatal mortality in the context of Bangladesh. by Sujan Kumar Naha, Md Efty Islam Arpon, Rifa Tasfia Siddique, Farjana Rahman Ripa, Mohammad Nayeem Hasan, Md Jamal Uddin

“…Despite commendable progress in reducing child mortality through widespread MTT vaccination during pregnancy, the issue still exists. …”
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Evaluation of neutralizing antibody titers against SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 omicron subvariant during pregnancy - A case series study by Marie Didembourg, Clara David, Laure Morimont, Eva Cransquint, Julien Favresse, Jonathan Douxfils, Constant Gillot

“…Most pregnant women were asymptomatic and NAbs were effectively transferred to the fetus when infection or vaccination occurred near delivery. These findings highlight the importance of vaccination timing, suggesting late second or third trimester vaccination may provide better protection, emphasizing the need for adherence to vaccination guidelines to optimize maternal and neonatal immunity.…”
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Epidemiological investigation of poultry infectious in Kazakhstan (2021–2024) by Karlygash B. Zikibayeva, Asset A. Svanbayev, Nurlan N. Akhmetsadykov, Kamshat N. Kudaibergenova, Shynar N. Akhmetsadykova, Ernur N. Nurolda, Aidyn I. Kydyrmanov

“…Using official data, laboratory diagnostics, and surveys, we identified high prevalence rates and virulent strains, exposing gaps in vaccination coverage and biosecurity practices. Continuous monitoring, improved vaccination strategies, and robust biosecurity measures are essential to reduce disease impact and ensure sustainable poultry farming.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the prevalence and genetic diversity of major avian infectious diseases in Kazakhstan. …”
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Association between childhood immunisation coverage and proximity to health facilities in rural settings: a cross-sectional analysis of Service Provision Assessment 2013–2014 facil... by Ahmad Reza Hosseinpoor, Nicole E Johns, Mike Chisema, M Carolina Danovaro-Holliday, Katherine Kirkby, Anne Schlotheuber, Messeret Shibeshi, Samir V Sodha, Boston Zimba

“…Objectives Despite significant progress in childhood vaccination coverage globally, substantial inequality remains. …”
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A Mathematical Model of the Transmission Dynamics and Control of Bovine Brucellosis in Cattle by Stephen Abagna, Baba Seidu, C. S. Bornaa

“…Numerical simulations of the model suggest that vaccination is the most efficient single control intervention. …”
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SVEIRS: A New Epidemic Disease Model with Time Delays and Impulsive Effects by Tongqian Zhang, Xinzhu Meng, Tonghua Zhang

“…We then carry out numerical simulations to illustrate our theoretical results, showing us that time delay, pulse vaccination, and pulse population input can exert a significant influence on the dynamics of the system which confirms the availability of pulse vaccination strategy for the practical epidemic prevention. …”
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Public health implications of the relationship between socioeconomic and cultural dimensions on immunization coverage in Bangkalan, East Java by Ulfah Nurnaningsih Herya, Rachmawat Windi Chusniah, Rahmawati Indana Tri, Katmawanti Septa, Samah Dea Aflah, Wahyuni Oktavia Sri, Aulia Syafa Nairah, Az Zahra Aulia Rizqia

“…Compared to the statewide average of 91.7%, Bangkalan District had the lowest basic vaccination coverage in East Java in 2022, at just 64.7%. …”
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A survey of perceptions and behavioural responses towards the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa by Takana M. Silubonde, Catherine E. Draper, Shane A. Norris

“…Results: Data showed no direct association between SES and vaccination uptake, but SES was indirectly and positively associated with vaccination uptake. …”
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Risk reduction in SARS-CoV-2 infection and reinfection conferred by humoral antibody levels among essential workers during Omicron predominance. by James Hollister, Cynthia Porter, Ryan Sprissler, Shawn C Beitel, James K Romine, Jennifer L Uhrlaub, Lauren Grant, Young M Yoo, Ashley Fowlkes, Amadea Britton, Lauren E W Olsho, Gabriella Newes-Adeyi, Sammantha Fuller, Pearl Q Zheng, Manjusha Gaglani, Spencer Rose, Kayan Dunnigan, Allison L Naleway, Lisa Gwynn, Alberto Caban-Martinez, Natasha Schaefer Solle, Harmony L Tyner, Andrew L Philips, Kurt T Hegmann, Sarang Yoon, Karen Lutrick, Jefferey L Burgess, Katherine D Ellingson

“…All participants submitted weekly nasal swabs for rRT-PCR testing and blood samples quarterly and following infection or vaccination. Cases of first-time post-vaccination infection following a third dose of monovalent (origin strain WA-1) mRNA vaccine (n = 613) and reinfection (n = 350) were 1:1 matched to controls based on timing of blood draw and other potential confounders. …”
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Modelling and Simulation of the Spread of HBV Disease. by Niyirora, Ignatius

“…This result is obtained for the case that the vaccination rate p = 0.5.…”
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A national population-based study of mortality and risk factors in COVID-19-hospitalized patients in Spain (2020–2021) by José-Manuel Ramos-Rincón, José-Manuel Ramos-Rincón, José Sánchez-Paya, Pilar González-De-La-Aleja, Juan-Carlos Rodríguez-Díaz, Juan-Carlos Rodríguez-Díaz, Esperanza Merino, Esperanza Merino

“…ObjectivesThe study aimed to analyze in-hospital mortality (IHM) among all COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Spain between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021, and to compare two distinct periods: the prevaccination period (March 1, 2020, to January 31, 2021) and the vaccination period (February 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021). …”
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Clinical course, management and outcomes of COVID-19 in HIV-infected renal transplant recipients: A case series by L Bertels, K Manning, A Redd, T du Toit, Z Barday, E Muller

“…All the COVID‐19‐positive patients had at least one comorbidity. Vaccination data were available for 24 patients, of whom 5 had refused SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccination. …”
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A Study of Molecular Mimicry and Immunological Cross-reactivity between Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Myelin Mimics by Dimitrios-Petrou Bogdanos, Heather Smith, Yun Ma, Harold Baum, Giorgina Mieli-Vergani, Diego Vergani

“…At 6 months post-vaccination, 3 of the 4 anti-MOG reactive cases before vaccination and 7 of the 24 (29%) of the anti-MOG reactive cases at 3 months post-vaccination had lost their reactivity to MOG5-24. …”
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Specific Viruses Detected in Nigerian Children in Association with Acute Respiratory Disease by Oluwabukola M. Akinloye, Esa Rönkkö, Carita Savolainen-Kopra, Thedi Ziegler, Bamidele A. Iwalokun, Mope A. Deji-Agboola, Afolabi Oluwadun, Merja Roivainen, Festus D. Adu, Tapani Hovi

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Serum CEACAM1 Correlates with Disease Progression and Survival in Malignant Melanoma Patients by Sapoznik Sivan, Faranesh Suzan, Ortenberg Rona, Hamburger Tamar, Barak Vivian, Peretz Tamar, Schachter Jacob, Markel Gal, Lotem Michal

“…Here, we have used a different cohort of melanoma patients with regional or metastatic disease (N=49), treated with autologous vaccination. By monitoring sCEACAM1 in serum samples obtained prior to and after vaccination, we show that sCEACAM1 correlates with disease state, overall survival, and S100B. …”
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Balancing mitigation strategies for viral outbreaks by Hamed Karami, Pejman Sanaei, Alexandra Smirnova

“…This paper examined biological models for the post-vaccination stage of a viral outbreak that integrate two important mitigation tools: social distancing, aimed at reducing the disease transmission rate, and vaccination, which boosts the immune system. …”
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Modelling and Simulation of The Spread of HBV Disease. by Niyirora, Ignatius

“…This result is obtained for the case that the vaccination rate p = 0.5. Keywords: Modelling, Simulation, Spread, HBV Disease .…”
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