Current status of vaccination among the elderly in China and improvement strategies to increase vaccination rates

VernacularTitle:我国老年人疫苗接种现况与提升接种率措施的改进策略
Author: Xin LIU ¹ ; Lijun LIU ; Ruyue HU ; Lei CAO ; Jiakai YE ; Sha ZHANG ; Li LI ; Yifan SONG ; Zhaonan ZHANG ; Wenzhou YU
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1. 中国疾病预防控制中心免疫规划中心，北京　100050
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Vaccination; Elderly; Vaccination coverage rate
From: Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(9):1466-1470
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: The health and well-being of the elderly have become a focal point for all sectors of society. As an effective means of preventing and controlling infectious diseases, vaccination plays a critical role in safeguarding human health. For older adults, timely and scientifically guided vaccination can significantly reduce the risk of serious illnesses while alleviating the associated economic burdens and pressure imposed on society. However, in practice, deficiencies in policy support, accessibility of vaccination services, and public awareness hinder some elderly individuals from fully benefiting from the protective effects of vaccines. This paper analyzes current vaccination practices for the elderly globally and proposes strategies to improve vaccination coverage, providing a scientific basis for advancing effective vaccination initiatives for this demographic in China.