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Factors influencing vaccine uptake in Germany.

Heinz-j. Schmitt

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medicine.medical_specialtyGeneral VeterinaryGeneral Immunology and Microbiologybusiness.industryPublic healthVaccinationPublic Health Environmental and Occupational HealthVaccinationPoliticsInfectious DiseasesVaccination coverageEnvironmental healthGermanyEpidemiologyHealth careImmunologymedicineRemunerationMolecular MedicineHumansbusiness

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While vaccines have virtually eliminated many infectious diseases in Germany, vaccination coverage in children, adolescents and adults is still unsatisfying. This situation is mainly due to inadequate remuneration of vaccination services, structural deficits in the health care system and a lack of motivation. Political support and leadership would most likely be able to change this situation.

10.1016/s0264-410x(01)00304-8https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11587799