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This research aims to evaluate the awareness and implementation of pneumococcal vaccination among healthcare institutions in Shimane Prefecture.

July 30, 2026Respiratory InvestigationOpen Access

Awareness and implementation of adult pneumococcal vaccination in Shimane Prefecture, Japan: Repeated cross-sectional surveys and analysis of vaccination trends

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This research aims to evaluate the awareness and implementation of pneumococcal vaccination among healthcare institutions in Shimane Prefecture.
Conducted a questionnaire survey across medical institutions in Shimane Prefecture during three periods: early (2017), middle (2019), and late (2023).
Assessed awareness of pneumococcal vaccines and vaccination practices among respondents.
Utilized multivariate logistic regression to analyze the association between awareness and vaccination implementation.
In the late survey period, 80.1% of institutions recognized two classes of pneumococcal vaccines recommended for older adults, but this was significantly lower than the middle period (p = 0.041).
Limited awareness (47.6%) of administering PPSV23 after prior PCV vaccination, showing a decline from middle to late period (p = 0.001).
Awareness of vaccine types and benefits of sequential vaccination significantly correlated with better vaccination practices.

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Repeated cross-sectional surveys assess vaccination awareness and practices among healthcare providers in Japan, highlighting a need for improved education.

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Yoshihara et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6af4ad60e2b924d3ea0397 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resinv.2026.101493

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Repeated cross-sectional surveys assess vaccination awareness and practices among healthcare providers in Japan, highlighting a need for improved education.

Awareness and implementation of adult pneumococcal vaccination in Shimane Prefecture, Japan: Repeated cross-sectional surveys and analysis of vaccination trends

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Awareness and implementation of adult pneumococcal vaccination in Shimane Prefecture, Japan: Repeated cross-sectional surveys and analysis of vaccination trends

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