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Vaccine-Preventable Transmission Diseases

A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Vaccines and Public Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 1730

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Restivo

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Department of Health Promotion, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE) "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Via del Vespro 133, 90127 Palermo, Italy
Interests: vaccine; prevention; vaccination coverage
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Dr. Cecilia Trucchi

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Food Hygiene and Nutrition Service, Azienda Sociosanitaria Ligure 3, Genoa, Italy
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Vaccination is recognized as one of the best strategies to increase duration and quality of life over the last centuries. The implementation of surveillance systems has enhanced the understanding of vaccine-preventable diseases and promoted the use of preventive strategies. This Special Issue aims to contribute to the literature and data on transmission routes, findings on high-risk groups for vaccine-preventable diseases, effectiveness and safety of vaccination, and strategies that could contribute to improving vaccination coverage.

Articles on vaccine-preventable diseases affecting infants, adolescents, adults, the elderly, at-risk populations (due to comorbidities and personal risk factors), healthcare workers, and strategies to promote vaccination adherence among these categories are welcome. This Special Issue encourages the submission of original articles, systematic reviews or meta-analyses, short communications, and other types of articles that can improve knowledge on vaccine-preventable diseases and related topics.

Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Restivo
Dr. Cecilia Trucchi
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Keywords

  • vaccine-preventable diseases
  • transmission route
  • high-risk people
  • vaccination
  • vaccine effectiveness
  • vaccination safety
  • neonatal immunization
  • adult vaccination
  • elderly vaccination

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Real-World Vaccination Data Analysis for Three Vaccines Among Individuals Aged 60 and Older in Shanghai, China
by Juan Li, Mingzhu Lin, Yong Feng, Wanran Cheng, Cuiping Zhou, Shaotan Xiao, Pengfei Deng and Laibao Yang
Vaccines 2026, 14(3), 246; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines14030246 - 7 Mar 2026
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Background: Vaccines targeting herpes zoster, influenza, and pneumococcal diseases represent the most effective interventions for reducing morbidity and mortality in individuals aged ≥65 years. This study employs real-world vaccination data for herpes zoster vaccine (HZV), influenza vaccine (InfV), and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide [...] Read more.
Background: Vaccines targeting herpes zoster, influenza, and pneumococcal diseases represent the most effective interventions for reducing morbidity and mortality in individuals aged ≥65 years. This study employs real-world vaccination data for herpes zoster vaccine (HZV), influenza vaccine (InfV), and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) among individuals aged ≥60 years in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai, China, from 2020 to 2024, aiming to assess the vaccination coverage for the three vaccines. Methods: Demographic data and vaccination records for HZV, InfV, and PPSV23 were obtained from the Shanghai Immunization Information System. Vaccination coverage, temporal trends, and disparities across different demographic groups and subdistricts or towns were analyzed. Results: From 2020 to 2024, a total of 26,227 doses of HZV, 198,373 doses of InfV, and 102,644 doses of PPSV23 were administered to adults aged ≥60 years in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai, with vaccination coverage of 0.23%, 3.12%, and 1.61%, respectively. HZV coverage peaked in 2023 (0.34%), whereas the highest coverage for InfV (3.94%) and PPSV23 (3.21%) occurred in 2020. The highest vaccination coverage was observed in the 70–74 age group for HZV (0.30%), the 75–79 age group for InfV (5.18%), and the 65–69 age group for PPSV23 (2.15%). Coverage for HZV and InfV was higher among females than males, while PPSV23 coverage was higher among males. Individuals with local household registration had significantly higher coverage for all three vaccines compared to those with non-local registration. The subdistricts or towns with the highest HZV coverage were Jinqiao Town (0.59%), Huamu Subdistrict (0.50%), and Lujiazui Subdistrict (0.34%). For InfV, the highest coverage was observed in Tangqiao Subdistrict (5.50%), Huamu Subdistrict (5.46%), and Lujiazui Subdistrict (4.88%). For PPSV23, the top three were Laogang Town (2.79%), Nicheng Town (2.01%), and Datuan Town (1.93%). Significant spatial clustering was observed for HZV and InfV. Conclusions: Vaccination coverage for HZV, InfV, and PPSV23 among adults aged ≥60 years in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai from 2020 to 2024 was generally low, with evident temporal variations and demographic and spatial disparities. Coverage differed by age group, gender, household registration status, and subdistricts or towns. These findings indicate that future interventions are still needed to increase vaccination coverage among older adults. Full article
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