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Operational analysis of school-based delivery models to vaccinate children against influenza.

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Peer-reviewed

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Article

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Authors

Melnychuk, Mariya 
Ramsay, Angus 
Baim-Lance, Abigail 
Turner, Simon 

Abstract

Large-scale immunisation programmes against seasonal influenza are characterised by logistical challenges related to the need for vaccinating large cohorts of people in a short amount of time. Careful operational planning of resources is essential for a successful implementation of such programmes. We focused on the process of child vaccination in schools and analysed the staffing and workflow aspects of a school-aged children vaccination programme in England. Our objectives were to document vaccination processes and analyse times and costs associated with different models deployed across England. We collected data through direct non-participatory observations. Statistical data analysis enabled us to identify potential factors influencing vaccine delivery time and informed the development of a tool to simulate vaccination sessions. Using this tool, we carried out scenario analyses and explored trade-offs between session times and costs in different settings. Our work ultimately supported the local implementation of school-based vaccination.

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Keywords

Flu vaccination, cost analysis, simulation

Journal Title

Health Syst (Basingstoke)

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Journal ISSN

2047-6965
2047-6973

Volume Title

10

Publisher

Informa UK Limited