Impact of meningitis vaccination on mortality and notified cases of the disease in Brazil by region between 2009 and 2019

Introduction: Meningitis is a disease with an important history of epidemics during the 20th century. In Brazil, the National Immunization Program (PNI) reduced the general incidence rate of meningitis. However, meningococcal, bacterial,viral and unspecified meningitis are still a challenge in controlling the disease. Objective: Describe data related to vaccination coverage of meningitis, number of deaths and reported cases, between 2009 and 2019, by brazilian region. Design and Setting: Observational study of time series. Methodology: Used secondary data published in DATASUS for the period 2009-2019.The following data were used:Mortality considers deaths from meningitis and meningococcal infection, according to CID- BR-10. Cases were considered by the year of the first symptom and vaccines were evaluated:Meningococcus A/C(MnAC),Meningococcus B/C(MnBC), Meningococcal Conjugate-C (MncC),Meningococcal ACYW1325, Meningococcal B.Proportions were calculated to analyze the trend. Results: 204,211 notifications and 14,562 deaths between 2009 and 2019 were analyzed.The reported cases and deaths from meningitis were decreased by 29% and 34%,respectively.Northeast and Southeast regions stood out with the largest proportional reductions in deaths, with 45% and 37% respectively.For notifications,the Northeast had 54% and the Midwest had a 41% reduction. For Vaccination, all regions had an increase in the period described, with emphasis on the North with an increase of 18,006%,and the Northeast with 30,839%.In addition,the South region increased its applied doses by 499%,with a 4% reduction in deaths,and 10% in notifications. Conclusion:Despite it’s limitations, the analysis suggests the expansion of vaccine coverage contributes positively to the incidence and deaths from meningitis in the Brazilian population.

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Evaluation of digital vaccine card in nursing practice in vaccination room

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/1518-8345.3058.3225 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 ◽

Author(s):

Jéssica Pereira Lopes ◽

Thiago Magela Rodrigues Dias ◽

Dárlinton Barbosa Feres Carvalho ◽

Jhonatan Fernando De Oliveira ◽

Ricardo Bezerra Cavalcante ◽

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Keyword(s):

Information System ◽

Vaccine Coverage ◽

System Development ◽

National Immunization Program ◽

Immunization Program ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

National Immunization ◽

System Usability Scale ◽

Vaccination History ◽

Program Information

Objective: develop and evaluate a vaccine application for mobile devices, with update integrated with the National Immunization Program Information System, for care in vaccination rooms. Method: methodological research based on the Pressman System Development Life Cycle theory developed in three stages: integrative literature review, computational development, and application evaluation. The product was evaluated as to satisfaction, using a validated questionnaire, and as to usability by the System Usability Scale. Results: the application functionalities were based on the survey of technological Innovations on immunization, published in the scientific literature. It displays user vaccines directly from the National Immunization Program Information System, notifies about upcoming vaccines, and enables the inclusion of vaccine cards of dependents. The evaluation resulted in users’ mean score of 90.5 ± 11.1 and health professionals’ mean score of 84.2 ± 19.4. Conclusion: the application is a technological tool with potential to improve the work process in vaccination rooms and to reach the goals of vaccine coverage. It synchronizes data with the National Immunization Program Information System, thus enabling the maintenance of people’s vaccination history.

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Incomplete vaccination for conjugated meningococcal C and hepatitis B at municipal, state and federal level: 2015 a 2019

Scientific Electronic Archives ◽

10.36560/141120211463 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (11) ◽

Author(s):

Mariana Dias de Borba ◽

Carlos Eduardo da Cunha Nascimento ◽

Gabriel Mael Sussuarana Silva Lobo ◽

Lucca Gonçalo de Castro Lima ◽

Camila Lays Winter ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Vaccine Coverage ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

The State ◽

National Immunization Program ◽

Immunization Program ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mato Grosso ◽

National Immunization

Brazil has the National Immunization Program for disease prevention that offers nineteen vaccines, yet it is known that vaccination coverage according to age is not always reached. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the vaccination coverage in the municipality of Sinop, in the Mato Grosso state and in the Brazil for meningococcal C conjugate vaccines and Hepatitis B in the period from 2015 to 2019. Method: This is a descriptive, retrospective and cross-sectional study, with data available in the Information System of the National Immunization Program. Results: Vaccination coverage for mingococcal C in children under one year in Sinop was above the target in 2015 and 2018, Mato Grosso was above only in 2015, for the booster dose only Sinop was above the target in 2016. Coverage for hepatitis B in children under 30 days of life demonstrated that Sinop had coverage above the state of Mato Grosso, which in turn was above Brazil. For children under 1 year old, only in 2016 and 2019 the state presented greater vaccination coverage at the expense of Sinop and Brazil. Conclusion: The results demonstrate that there is hesitation on the part of the population regarding vaccination, being greater in vaccines such as meningococcal C. Strengthening childcare is the key to improving the panorama of vaccine coverage.

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SURVILLANCE OF INVASIVE PNEUMOCOCCAL DISEASE IN CHILEAN PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL BEFORE AND AFTER 10 VALENT PNEUMOCOCCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE (PCV-10) INTRODUCTION IN NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM

10.26226/morressier.5731f0d3d462b8029237fea1 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Mirta Acuña

Keyword(s):

Conjugate Vaccine ◽

Invasive Pneumococcal Disease ◽

Pneumococcal Disease ◽

Pediatric Hospital ◽

National Immunization Program ◽

Immunization Program ◽

National Immunization ◽

Before And After

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introduction of PVC13 in the National Immunization Program PNEUMOCOCCAL MUCOSAL DISEASE RESISTANCE PATTERN IN CENTRAL ROMANIA AFTER INTRODUCTION OF PCV13 IN THE NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM

10.26226/morressier.5ad774dfd462b80296ca6ac1 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Raluca Lixandru

Keyword(s):

Disease Resistance ◽

Resistance Pattern ◽

National Immunization Program ◽

Immunization Program ◽

Mucosal Disease ◽

National Immunization

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Predictors of Immunization Coverage among under Two-Year-Old Children in the National Immunization Program of Raipur District of Chhattisgarh, 2019

TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH ◽

10.21522/tijph.2013.se.19.02.art018 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 130-136

Author(s):

Manish kumar Gawande

Keyword(s):

Immunization Coverage ◽

National Immunization Program ◽

Immunization Program ◽

National Immunization

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Hepatitis A virus knowledge and immunization attitudes and practices in the United Arab Emirates community

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-020-80089-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Kamel A. Samara ◽

Hiba J. Barqawi ◽

Basant H. Aboelsoud ◽

Moza A. AlZaabi ◽

Fay T. Alraddawi ◽

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Keyword(s):

United Arab Emirates ◽

Hepatitis A ◽

Hepatitis A Virus ◽

Immunization Schedule ◽

National Immunization Program ◽

Immunization Program ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Awareness Campaigns ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

National Immunization

AbstractAnnually, 1.5 million cases of hepatitis A infection occur worldwide. The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) has seen a decrease in infection rates and seroprevalence coupled with an increase in the average age of infection. This study aimed to assess the U.A.E. society’s hepatitis A knowledge, and attitudes and vaccination practices, with the applicability of its introduction into the local immunization schedule. A self-administered, 50-item questionnaire was used to collect data from the four most populous cities in the U.A.E., between January and March 2020. A total of 458 responses were collected and analysed using IBM-SPSS-26, R-4.0.0 and Matplotlib-v3.2.1. Females had better attitudes (P = 0.036), practices (P < 0.0005), immunization schedule knowledge (AOR = 3.019; CI 1.482–6.678), and appreciation of the immunization schedule (AOR = 2.141; CI 1.310–3.499). A higher level of perceived knowledge was associated with an actual better knowledge (P < 0.0005), better practices (P = 0.011), and increased willingness to get vaccinated (AOR = 1.988; CI 1.032–3.828). Respondents were more likely to vaccinate their children against HAV if the vaccine were introduced into the National Immunization Program (P < 0.0005). Overall, disease knowledge was lacking but with positive attitudes and poor practices. There is high trust in the National Immunization Program and a potential for improving poor practices through local awareness campaigns.

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