Journal of Vaccine Research 2024, Vol.14, No.2, 76-84 http://medscipublisher.com/index.php/jvr 82 stakeholders are well-informed and involved in the process. Effective delivery of school-based vaccination programs depends on factors such as leadership, communication, and logistical planning. The adoption of school-based vaccination programs has increased globally, with many countries reporting the delivery of vaccines in school settings. School outreach vaccination programs have significantly improved influenza vaccination rates and reduced influenza-like illness among students. The findings from these studies have several important implications for public health practice. School-based vaccination programs can significantly enhance vaccination coverage, particularly for vaccines targeting school-aged children. These programs are a cost-effective method of delivering vaccines to a large population in a short period. By increasing vaccination rates, school-based programs can reduce the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases and associated absenteeism. Implementing policies that mandate vaccination for school attendance can be an effective strategy to increase coverage. Ensuring that all stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and healthcare providers, are involved and informed is crucial for the success of these programs. The global adoption of school-based vaccination programs indicates their feasibility and effectiveness across different settings and populations. Looking ahead, there are several areas that require further research and development. More research is needed to standardize methods for estimating vaccine coverage to ensure accurate evaluation of programs, prospective, well-controlled trials to determine the cost-effectiveness of specific vaccination strategies. Studies using population-wide coverage data and considering joint interventions, confounding factors, and context are also necessary to better understand the impact of vaccination mandates. Further controlled studies to identify best practices for implementing school-based vaccination programmes in various Settings. Understanding the organizational factors that affect the implementation of vaccination programs can help design and implement better programs. More data is needed to assess the global prevalence of checking vaccination status in schools and to identify factors that promote optimal implementation. In conclusion, school-based vaccination programs hold great promise for improving vaccination coverage and reducing the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases. Continued research and careful implementation of these programs can further enhance their effectiveness and impact on public health. Acknowledgments Thanks to the two anonymous peer reviewers for their detailed review and comments on the manuscript of this study. Conflict of Interest Disclosure The author affirms that this research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. References Carpenter L., Lott J., Lawson B., Hall S., Craig A., Schaffner W., and Jones T., 2007, Mass distribution of free, intranasally administered influenza vaccine in a public school system, Pediatrics, 120: e172-e178. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-2603 PMid:17591766 Cawley J., Hull H., and Rousculp M., 2010, Strategies for implementing school-located influenza vaccination of children: a systematic literature review, The Journal of School Health, 80(4): 167-175. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1746-1561.2009.00482.x PMid:20433642 Das J., Salam R., Arshad A., Lassi Z., and Bhutta Z., 2016, Systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions to improve access and coverage of adolescent immunizations, The Journal of Adolescent Health, 59: S40-S48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2016.07.005 PMid:27664595 PMCid:PMC5026683 Delany-Moretlwe S., Kelley K., James S., Scorgie F., Subedar H., Dlamini N., Pillay Y., Naidoo N., Chikandiwa A., and Rees H., 2018, Human papillomavirus vaccine introduction in South Africa: implementation lessons from an evaluation of the national school-based vaccination campaign, Global Health: Science and Practice, 6(3): 425-438. https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00090 PMid:30143561 PMCid:PMC6172125
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