Expert Consensus on COVID-19 Vaccination in Korean Adolescents: A Modified Delphi Survey |
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| Authors: | Jae Hong Choi Jihyun Moon Seulgi Kim Hyuna Bae Jia Lee Young June Choe |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Department of Pediatrics, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea.;2.Graduate School of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.;3.Department of Preventive Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.;4.Division of Immunization, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea.;5.Department of Pediatrics, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea. |
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| Abstract: | The effectiveness of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines had been shown in many studies in adult population, however, the real-world evidence in the childhood population was scarce. We aimed to organize the collective expert’s opinions on adolescent vaccination against COVID-19 in Korea, therefore to guide the vaccination policy in the setting of available evidence. The Delphi panels responded that adolescents were greatly impacted by the quarantine measures, and COVID-19 is an important health problem for adolescents. Panels responded that in general, the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine overweigh the potential risks in Korean adolescents. Continuing monitoring of available data is needed to provide the best vaccination practices in adolescents guided by the updated evidence. |
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| Keywords: | COVID-19 Vaccine Adolescent Delphi Survey |
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