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ReviewVaccine: X2025

The structure, role, and procedures of Korean expert committee on immunization practices.

So Yun Lim, Han Wool Kim, Young June Choe, Bin Ahn, Hyun Mi Kang, Jiyoung Park, Geun Yong Kwon, Seung Ho Lee, Sunghee Kwon, Eun Hwa Choi

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

So Yun LimDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Han Wool KimDepartment of Pediatrics, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Republic of Korea.
Young June ChoeDepartment of Pediatrics, Korea University College of Medicine and Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Bin AhnDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hyun Mi KangDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jiyoung ParkDepartment of Pediatrics, Korea University Ansan Hospital.
Geun Yong KwonDivision of Immunization Planning, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Seung Ho LeeDivision of Immunization Planning, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Sunghee KwonDivision of Immunization Planning, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Eun Hwa ChoiDepartment of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Republic of Korea.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health, preventing infectious diseases with significant contribution to human health. In South Korea, the Korea Expert Committee on Immunization Practices (KECIP) plays a pivotal role in guiding national vaccination policies. In this comprehensive review, we investigated the history, legal basis, operation, and achievements of the KECIP, highlighting its critical role in shaping the country's successful vaccination program. We analyze the KECIP's diverse responsibilities, including deliberating on national immunization programs, establishing vaccination criteria, managing targeted infectious diseases, and formulating eradication strategies. Also, we revealed its well-defined structure, specialized subcommittees, and ethical protocols that ensure transparency and integrity. Furthermore, we explored the KECIP's strategic evolution, showcasing its contributions to expanding vaccine coverage, implementing emergency approvals, and optimizing foundational vaccinations for all age groups as well as special populations including immunocompromised individuals. By combining scientific rigor, expert insights, and a commitment to public health, the KECIP had navigated the dynamic landscape of infectious disease control, contributing significantly to South Korea's impressive vaccination achievements.

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Immunization policyKorea expert committee on immunization practicesNational vaccination program

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PMCPMC11700290

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