Adherence to Recommendations for Βacillus Calmette-Guérin Vaccination of High-risk Neonates in Greece

Maltezou, Helena C.; Magaziotou, Ioanna; Tseroni, Maria; Syrigonaki, Katerina; Syrogiannopoulos, George A.; Τσολιά, Μαρία; Roilides, Emmanuel; Theodoridou, Maria; Georgakopoulou, Theano

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“…The disruptive effect of COVID-19 on BCG vaccination rates is corroborated by a nationwide survey conducted in Greece. 10 …”

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A retrospective audit of neonatal BCG vaccination in Grampian, Scotland

Savul,

Duthie

2023

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) vaccine confers protection against tuberculosis (TB) and works most effectively when given to infants. Scotland runs a risk-based program in which BCG vaccine is offered to infants whose parent or grandparent was born in a high incidence country for TB. BCG vaccination records for all infants born in Grampian from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021 were reviewed from Nov 2022 to Feb 2023. Three electronic databases were examined, i.e. BadgerNet, Scottish Immunisation Recall System and TrakCare. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2013. Out of a total of 16,078 live births in the 3-year study period, 2060 met the criteria for offering BCG vaccination. The uptake level was 93% in 2019, 89% in 2020 (in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic) and 93% in 2021. Audit results demonstrated higher uptake than the 85% key performance indicator target within the 2018 Scottish TB Framework and improvement in vaccination rates as compared to earlier rates of 86% in 2012 and 90% in 2013 in Grampian. Strengthening electronic systems and enhancing awareness regarding TB and the BCG vaccine can further progress BCG vaccination uptake.

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“…The disruptive effect of COVID-19 on BCG vaccination rates is corroborated by a nationwide survey conducted in Greece. 10 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%