Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination

Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Almoosa Specialist Hospital, Alahsa, Saudi Arabia

Biography

 is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Vaccines. His research interests includes Vaccines. He /she is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. He/ She has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He /she has authored of many research articles/books related to Vaccines

Publications

• Research Article   
  Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic on Routine Pediatric Vaccination in Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia
  Author(s): Zainab Almoosa*, Hassan H. Alhamoud, Abdulhameed B. Alkhalaf, Walaa A. Alabdullah, Jinan A. Alghafli, Mohammed S. Albensaad and Zahra Y. Alghazal
  
  Background: The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the novel Coronavirus strain Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is currently a pandemic. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern. The lockdown across the countries has resulted in a postponement of routine immunization programs following the recommendations of maintaining a physical distance. Delay of routine pediatric vaccinations, even for a short duration will result in an increased likelihood of vaccine-preventable. The primary objective of this research is to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the routine childhood vaccination coverage rate in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study through an online questionn.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2157-7560.20.11.435

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