COVID-19 vaccination patterns among oral cancer patients: A comprehensive analysis in a medical center in Taiwan

COVID-19 vaccines are supplied at no-cost to residents as a measure to prevent comorbidities, fatalities, and the increased risk of community transmission, thus protecting public health systems. However, vaccine acceptance among cancer patients remained uncertain. This study aimed to elucidate the v...

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Published in:Journal of dental sciences 2025-01, Vol.20 (1), p.335-341
Main Authors: Cheng, Chi-Sheng, Liu, Han-Pang, Lee, Li-Tzu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
COVID-19
Oral cancer patients
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Public health strategies
Taiwan
Vaccination
Vaccine acceptance
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Summary:COVID-19 vaccines are supplied at no-cost to residents as a measure to prevent comorbidities, fatalities, and the increased risk of community transmission, thus protecting public health systems. However, vaccine acceptance among cancer patients remained uncertain. This study aimed to elucidate the vaccination rates among oral cancer patients at a medical center in Taiwan. We included Individuals who attended for routine follow-ups from January 2021 to December 2022, with a total of 1448 patients subjected to comprehensive analysis. Medical records were reviewed to identify factors influencing vaccine acceptance. Our findings indicate that 1,264 patients received vaccinations, while 184 remained unvaccinated. The vaccination rates among patients in advanced disease stages and those with neck lymph node metastasis (N+) were significantly lower (both P 
ISSN:1991-7902
2213-8862
DOI:10.1016/j.jds.2024.06.020