Providers talked about needing a “depth of knowledge of the immunisation schedule, specific intervals and catch-ups” (P004, Council Nurse). One GP talked about not having this knowledge, especially as requirements are regularly updated. Participants from council settings perceived that GPs lacked ...
Countries routinely offering acellular pertussis vaccine, where long-term protection is not sustained, have the challenge of selecting an optimal schedule to minimise disease among young infants. We conducted a narrative systematic review and synthesis of information to evaluate different pertussis immunisat...