The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the review of the vaccination strategy back into focus, as discussed in an article published in the Medical Weekly in April 2022, co-authored by Dr. Tamás Joó, vice president of HMA.
Due to various factors, the chances of infectious disease emergence or re-emergence have increased in the 21st century; thus, the likelihood of new emerging pandemics has also increased. The COVID-19 pandemic, which appeared in 2019, has highlighted that certain new and re-emerging infectious diseases can spread rapidly if adequate measures are lacking or delayed. The primary tool for the fight against infectious diseases is immunization through vaccination.
This paper aims to present the benefits of vaccines while focusing on the personal health, public health, economic, and societal benefits of a lifelong immunization strategy, especially in light of the aging society. In order to increase the added value of vaccinations it is recommended to create a lifelong immunization strategy. The study summarizes the relevant aspects of such a strategy, highlighting potential practical steps towards implementation.
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