This study was conducted by Professor Xiaohua Ying and his team from Fudan University and published in Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics. This study aims to explore the complexity of decision-making for non-National Immunization Program (non-NIP) vaccines (voluntary and self-paid) in China, and how effective communication between healthcare providers and recipients can promote vaccine uptake. The research integrates perspectives from both providers and recipients to identify strategies that facilitate vaccination and analyze their underlying mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration and sustained motivation in vaccination decision-making.
Independent and joint associations of sex and birth order with non‑national immunization program vaccine coverage among Chinese children: a cross-sectional analysis
This research conducted by Prof. Xiaolin Xu and team from Zhejiang University, was published in the International Journal for Equity in Health. Based on a 2022 survey in Zhejiang and Henan provinces, the study analyzed the independent and joint associations of sex and birth order with non-National Immunization Program (non-NIP) vaccine coverage among Chinese children aged 1–6. The results showed that birth order was an important factor influencing vaccination, with the lowest coverage observed among later-born girls, particularly third or later-born daughters.