Integrating Digital Health Solutions with Immunization Strategies: Improving Immunization Coverage and Monitoring in the Post-COVID-19 Era.

Unit of Clinical Microbiology. Department of Health Sciences. “Magna Græcia” University of Catanzaro—“Renato Dulbecco” Teaching Hospital. Catanzaro, Italy
Unit of Medical Statistics and Molecular Epidemiology. Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma. Rome, Italy
Department of Biomedical Sciences. University of Sassari. Italy
Unit of Medical Statistics and Molecular Epidemiology. Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma. Rome, Italy
Department of Biomedical Sciences. University of Sassari. Italy/Department of Veterinary Medicine. University of Sassari. Sassari, Italy
Department of Veterinary Medicine. University of Sassari. Sassari, Italy
Department of Veterinary Medicine. University of Sassari. Sassari, Italy
Unit of Clinical Microbiology. Department of Health Sciences. “Magna Græcia” University of Catanzaro—“Renato Dulbecco” Teaching Hospital. Catanzaro, Italy
Unit of Clinical Microbiology. Department of Health Sciences. “Magna Græcia” University of Catanzaro—“Renato Dulbecco” Teaching Hospital. Catanzaro, Italy
Unit of Clinical Microbiology. Department of Health Sciences. “Magna Græcia” University of Catanzaro—“Renato Dulbecco” Teaching Hospital. Catanzaro, Italy
Department of Sciences and Technologies for Sustainable Development and One Health. Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma. Rome, Italy/Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto René Rachou. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil/Climate Amplified Diseases and Epidemics. Brasilia, DF, Brazil
Department of Veterinary Medicine. University of Sassari. Sassari, Italy
Department of Biomedical Sciences. University of Sassari. Italy
Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases. University Hospital Policlinico Umberto I. Sapienza University of Rome. Rome, Italy
Unit of Medical Statistics and Molecular Epidemiology. Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma. Rome, Italy
Department of Biomedical Sciences. University of Sassari. Italy

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical importance of vaccination to global health security and highlighted the potential of digital health solutions to improve immunization strategies. This article explores integrating digital health technologies with immunization programs to improve coverage, monitoring, and public health outcomes. It examines the current landscape of digital tools used in immunization initiatives, such as mobile health apps, electronic health records, and data analytics platforms. Case studies from different regions demonstrate the effectiveness of these technologies in addressing challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, logistics, and real-time monitoring of vaccine distribution and adverse events. The paper also examines ethical considerations, data privacy issues, and the need for a robust digital infrastructure to support these innovations. By analyzing the successes and limitations of digital health interventions in immunization campaigns during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, we provide recommendations for future integration strategies to ensure resilient and responsive immunization systems. This research aims to guide policymakers, health professionals, and technologists in leveraging digital health to strengthen immunization efforts and prepare for future public health emergencies.

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digital health tools
immunization strategies
vaccination practice
digital health interventions

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MPDI

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PAVIA, Grazia et al. Integrating Digital Health Solutions with Immunization Strategies: Improving Immunization Coverage and Monitoring in the Post-COVID-19 Era. Vaccines, v. 12, n. 8, p. 847, 2024. doi.org/10.3390/vaccines12080847.

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2076-393X

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