Expert Consensus on COVID-19 Vaccination in Korean Adolescents:A Modified Delphi Survey
- Author:
Jae Hong CHOI
1
;
Jihyun MOON
;
Seulgi KIM
;
Hyuna BAE
;
Jia LEE
;
Young June CHOE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science 2022;37(9):e69-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- 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.
