Health Worker Influenza Vaccination Programs: A Key to Pandemic Preparedness and Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Margaret McCarron; Chelsey Griffin; Tat Yau; Julie Garon Carlton; J. C. Patel; Claire Hugo; Carsten Mantel; Lindsay B. Saber; Shoshanna Goldin; Ann Moen; Kathryn E. Lafond; Jenny A Walldorf; Terri B. Hyde; Joseph Sewell Bresee

doi:10.3390/vaccines14020130

January 28, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Health Worker Influenza Vaccination Programs: A Key to Pandemic Preparedness and Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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COVID-19 vaccination rollout improved with mature influenza vaccination programs in health workers, showing significant impact.
Timeliness and completeness of vaccine deployment were enhanced by established influenza vaccination initiatives, effectively mobilizing resources.
Observational analysis assessing healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries across multiple contexts points to successful practices.
Findings indicate the necessity of robust vaccination programs to ensure readiness for future pandemics, emphasizing proactive health policies.

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Analysis shows association between influenza vaccination programs and effective COVID-19 rollout in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting program importance.

Abstract

Our analysis suggests that mature influenza vaccination programs for HWs were associated with timelier and more complete COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

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