Drug Topics January 3, 2025
Researchers explored ideas of simplifying the vaccination process to yield higher rates of adult immunization, similar to that of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Defined by researchers as a simplification of the vaccination process, they agree that the further overall vaccine access increases, the more eligible patients will actively seek immunization. With the COVID-19 pandemic serving as a prime example of patients independently seeking out vaccination, the authors believe that an infrastructural change in health care can result in patients being more comfortable and informed in making immunization decisions.
“Vaccines against diseases such as herpes zoster, pneumococcus, and influenza are broadly recommended for older adults, but uptake is frequently low,” wrote authors of a study published in the Annals of Medicine.1 “Part...