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ReviewHuman vaccines & immunotherapeutics2026

Expert opinion on improving influenza vaccination coverage rate in Qatar: Strategic solutions and role of live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV).

Muna Al-Maslamani, George Kassianos, Khalid El Awad, Eman Al Maslamani, Mohammed Alkuwari, Salah Al Awaidy, Peter V Coyle, Manasik Hassan, Hayat S Khogali, Samina Hasnain and 2 more

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Review in Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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12 authors.

Muna Al-MaslamaniDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.ORCID 0000-0003-4547-2370
George KassianosFRCGP, Family Physician, National Immunisation Lead Royal College of General Practitioners, UK.
Khalid El AwadMinistry of Public Health, Doha, Qatar.
Eman Al MaslamaniPediatric Infectious Disease, SIDRA Medicine, Doha, Qatar.
Mohammed AlkuwariDepartment of Pediatrics, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Salah Al AwaidyChairperson, ME'NA-ISN, Former Ministry of Health (MOH), Muscat, Oman.
Peter V CoyleDepartment of Virology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Manasik HassanDepartment of Pediatrics, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Hayat S KhogaliMinistry of Public Health, Doha, Qatar.
Samina HasnainMinistry of Public Health, Doha, Qatar.
Hadi M YassineBiomedical Research Center, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Ahmed AbushahinDepartment of Pediatric, Division of Pulmonology, A/Professor WQMC-Q, SIDRA Medicine, Doha, Qatar.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Seasonal influenza remains a major public health challenge in Qatar, causing significant morbidity and mortality among high-risk groups. Despite annual campaigns and free vaccines, coverage-rate is low, especially among children, the elderly, and pregnant women. This expert opinion review highlights vaccine-related epidemiological trends and barriers to uptake, including hesitancy, limited public awareness, logistical issues, and gaps in healthcare provider education in Qatar region. The panel underscores the urgent need for robust public education, targeted outreach, and empowering healthcare professionals to improve vaccine uptake. Special emphasis is placed on the role of live-attenuated-influenza-vaccine (LAIV), which allows needle-free administration, enhanced immunogenicity, and is suitable for school-based programs. Recommendations include expanding access via mobile clinics and schools, aligning procurement with seasonal peaks, and strengthening surveillance and quality systems. Adopting these strategies and empowering healthcare providers with necessary tools and knowledge can significantly improve influenza vaccination-coverage in Qatar and reinforce long-term public health resilience.

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Influenza, HumanInfluenza VaccinesVaccination CoverageFemaleHumansPublic HealthQatarVaccinationVaccines, AttenuatedInfluenza VaccinesVaccines, AttenuatedInfluenzalive attenuated influenza vaccinepublic healthQatarsurveillancevaccination coveragevaccine hesitancy

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PMCPMC12915769

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