This research was conducted by Prof. Hai Fang and team from Peking University and published in Expert Review of Vaccines, evaluates the health and economic impact of introducing the 13-valent PCV (PCV13) into immunization programs in Qinghai and Hainan. Using a decision tree-Markov model, the study simulated health benefits and lifetime costs under different vaccination strategies. The findings indicate that at current immunization coverage, PCV13 could significantly reduce disease cases and mortality, demonstrating cost-effectiveness across different pricing scenarios.
Factors affecting caregivers’ HPV vaccination decisions for adolescent girls: A secondary analysis of a Chinese RCT
This research, led by Prof. Jing Li from Sichuan University, in collaboration with Prof. Dan Wu from Nanjing Medical University, was published in PLOS ONE. Based on a randomized controlled trial conducted in Chengdu, China, the study investigated key factors influencing caregivers’ actions to vaccinate adolescent girls against HPV. The results highlighted the significant role of a novel “pay-it-forward” intervention in doubling HPV vaccine uptake. Other factors, including caregivers’ knowledge, intention to delay vaccination, occupational status, and prior vaccine refusal, were also strongly associated with vaccination behavior. Recommendations to promote universal and equitable access to HPV vaccine through targeted health education, financial support and community engagement.
