Cancelled routine vaccination appointments due to COVID-19 pandemic in Germany

Pandemic measures to mitigate the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in Germany led to cancellations of routine vaccination appointments for both adults and children. Survey data indicate that, with easing pandemic restrictions, many cancelled appointments were rescheduled or caught up. Nevertheless, 40% of can...

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Published in:Vaccine: X 2021-08, Vol.8, p.100094-100094, Article 100094
Main Authors: Schmid-Küpke, Nora Katharina, Matysiak-Klose, Dorothea, Siedler, Anette, Felgendreff, Lisa, Wieler, Lothar, Thaiss, Heidrun M., Betsch, Cornelia
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Language:English
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Cancellations
Covid-19
Germany
Healthcare system
Pandemic
Routine vaccination
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Summary:Pandemic measures to mitigate the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in Germany led to cancellations of routine vaccination appointments for both adults and children. Survey data indicate that, with easing pandemic restrictions, many cancelled appointments were rescheduled or caught up. Nevertheless, 40% of cancelled appointments were still not rescheduled and were primarily cancelled by patients. Therefore, doctors should regularly remind patients of vaccinations and use every visit to improve their vaccination statuses.
ISSN:2590-1362
2590-1362
DOI:10.1016/j.jvacx.2021.100094