Factors influencing vaccine uptake in Germany

Authors
Schmitt, HJ
Citation
Hj. Schmitt, Factors influencing vaccine uptake in Germany, VACCINE, 20, 2001, pp. S2-S4
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health",Immunology
Journal title
VACCINE
ISSN journal
0264410X → ACNP
Volume
20
Year of publication
2001
Supplement
1
Pages
S2 - S4
Database
ISI
SICI code
0264-410X(20011015)20:<S2:FIVUIG>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
While vaccines have virtually eliminated many infectious diseases in German y, vaccination coverage in children, adolescents and adults is still unsati sfying. This situation is mainly due to inadequate remuneration of vaccinat ion services, structural deficits in the health care system and a lack of m otivation. Political support and leadership would most likely be able to ch ange this situation. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.