Military Vaccination Policies and Infectious Disease Surveillance
Author Information
Author(s): Raffaele D'Amelio, David L. Heymann
Primary Institution: Ministero della Difesa, Direzione Generale Sanita Militare, Roma, Italy; World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
Conclusion
Military populations are largely protected against many infectious diseases, and integrating military laboratories into the WHO global surveillance network could enhance disease monitoring.
Supporting Evidence
- 63% of military reporting systems feed into civilian systems.
- 90% of responding countries have a compulsory military vaccination schedule.
Takeaway
This study looked at how military health systems report diseases and found that most countries have mandatory vaccinations for soldiers to keep them safe from infections.
Methodology
Surveys were conducted to gather information on military reporting systems and vaccination policies across various countries.
Participant Demographics
The study involved military health systems from 54 countries.
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