ReviewInfluenza and other respiratory viruses2023
A review of policies and coverage of seasonal influenza vaccination programs in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- Influenza vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in GCC countries: a narrative review of enablers and barriers.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Knowledge, Attitudes, Barriers and Uptake Rate of Influenza Virus Vaccine Among Physicians in Jordan: A Multicentric Cross-sectional Study.Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi · 2025Article
- Influenza vaccination coverage and associated factors among medical students in Egypt: A cross-sectional multicenter study.Journal of public health research · 2025Article
- Knowledge, attitude, practice, and barriers among physicians in the Middle East and North Africa region toward influenza vaccination for the high-risk group of patients: a cross-sectional study.Tropical diseases, travel medicine and vaccines · 2025Article
- Advancing Health Through Sustainable Development Goals-Saudi Arabia's Mid-Journey Progress and Insights.Journal of epidemiology and global health · 2025Review
- Seasonal influenza vaccination: Attitudes and practices of healthcare providers in Jordan.PloS one · 2024Article
- Hesitancy toward vaccination against COVID-19: A scoping review of prevalence and associated factors in the Arab world.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2023Article
- A review of policies and coverage of seasonal influenza vaccination programs in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region.Influenza and other respiratory viruses · 2023Review
- EMARIS Conference 2023: Convergence of science, policy, and practice on acute respiratory infections in post COVID-19 Eastern Mediterranean Region.Influenza and other respiratory viruses · 2023Article
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Abstract
Background: Although there has been an effective seasonal influenza vaccine available for more than 60 years, influenza continues to circulate and cause illness. The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) is very diverse in health systems capacities, capabilities, and efficiencies, which affect the performance of services, especially vaccination, including seasonal influenza vaccination. Aims: The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview on country-specific influenza vaccination policies, vaccine delivery, and coverage in EMR. Materials and Methods: We have analyzed data from a regional seasonal influenza survey conducted in 2022, Joint Reporting Form (JRF), and verified their validity by the focal points. We also compared our results with those of the regional seasonal influenza survey conducted in 2016. Results: Fourteen countries (64%) had reported having a national seasonal influenza vaccine policy. About (44%) countries recommended influenza vaccine for all SAGE recommended target groups. Up to 69% of countries reported that COVID-19 had an impact on influenza vaccine supply in the country, with most of them (82%) reporting increases in procurement due to COVID-19. Discussion: The situation of seasonal influenza vaccination in EMR is varied, with some countries having well established programs while others having no policy or program; these variances may be due to resources inequity, political, and socioeconomic dissimilarities. Few countries have reported wide vaccination coverage over time with no clear trend of improvement. Conclusion: We suggest supporting countries to develop a roadmap for influenza vaccine uptake and utilization, assessment of barriers, and burden of influenza, including measuring the economic burden to enhance vaccine acceptance.
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