Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination

Medical Intern, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Alahsa, Saudi Arabia

Biography

Jinan A. Alghafli is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine. His research interests includes Internal Medicine. He is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. Jinan A. Alghafli has authored of many research articles/books related to Internal Medicine.

 

Publications

• Research Article   
  Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic on Routine Pediatric Vaccination in Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia
  Author(s): Zainab Almoosa*, Hassan H. Alhamoud, Abdulhameed B. Alkhalaf, Walaa A. Alabdullah, Jinan A. Alghafli, Mohammed S. Albensaad and Zahra Y. Alghazal
  
  Background: The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the novel Coronavirus strain Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is currently a pandemic. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern. The lockdown across the countries has resulted in a postponement of routine immunization programs following the recommendations of maintaining a physical distance. Delay of routine pediatric vaccinations, even for a short duration will result in an increased likelihood of vaccine-preventable. The primary objective of this research is to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the routine childhood vaccination coverage rate in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study through an online questionn.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2157-7560.20.11.435

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