BMC Med March 2023 PMID 36882868

Assessing the impacts of COVID-19 vaccination programme's timing and speed on health benefits, cost-effectiveness, and relative affordability in 27 African countries.

Yang Liu, Simon R Procter, Carl A B Pearson, Andrés Madriz Montero, Sergio Torres-Rueda, Elias Asfaw, Benjamin Uzochukwu, Tom Drake, Eleanor Bergren, Rosalind M Eggo, Francis Ruiz, Nicaise Ndembi, Justice Nonvignon, Mark Jit, Anna Vassall

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Discussions reflect a balanced interest, with some posters acknowledging the importance of vaccination timing, while others question aspects like low elderly death rates. The tone varies from analytical to skeptical, with mentions of modeling collaborations and policy implications underscoring the ongoing debate about vaccination strategies' real-world impact.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions recognize the importance of the study, though some express skepticism or note missing details, leading to a neutral overall agreement.

InterestModerate interest

These social discussions show some curiosity about the research findings, particularly around vaccination timing and health benefits, but overall interest remains moderate.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects like vaccination rollouts, health impacts among elderly populations, and modeling collaborations, indicating meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The debates highlight the potential influence of timing and speed on health outcomes and policy, suggesting a moderate level of significance.

Abstract in brief

  • Early COVID-19 vaccination efforts in 27 African countries resulted in greater health benefits and more cost-effective outcomes, especially when vaccines were deployed earlier in the year.
  • Faster rollout rates increased health benefits but did not always lower the cost per health outcome, indicating that speed alone isn't the only factor influencing cost-effectiveness.
  • The highest impact of vaccination was observed among older adults, and the economic feasibility depended on the country's income level and vaccination timing, with earlier starts and rapid distribution being more beneficial.

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@BMCMedicine · X

Modelling collaboration from @markjit @LSHTM @rozeggo @cmmid_lshtm @just_nonvignon @AfricaCDC @AnnaVassall @cap1024 et al. Assessing the impacts of COVID-19 vaccination programmes in 27 African countries: https://t.co/OV78AgNndE https://t.co/UYmFjgwXGb

Mar 8, 2023 · 17 likes · 5 shares · 9,190 followers View post →
Patrick (Scooter) Coyle, DNSc, MSN, RN, PhD
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@TimNissen1 @ShellyRKirchoff @TreatHunterDog @whagyjr @Vickie627 @Purple_Crucible @transcargoaa @2457klhu @IhaverehearsalI @whodisdontcare @8BrianVogel4 @rosegar17673310 @Lietdansnewlegs @dqschmitt15 @VaughnFontaine @Littlwritergir1 @Nrthms1 @dashingdrewster @Resistenzanow @Booda_the_Great @proundpapaof3 @CalvinE43701301 @tip_ct @FJeanCarroll @Bigteethyouhave @ActualCosmos @Missy8008135 @Merry_Hippie @Godslightangel7 @RichardClip @Gigi69030829 @MISunspotBaby @verruktekatze @yourmomswatchin @insonifier @ArtysHouse @andreaUSA7373 @ThereseOSulliv2 @Synyster63 @TangoGolfSierr1 @DigiVorr @RoyQHobbs @giddy_bunny @selectttt @SoulNature9 @fwe1991 @dirk_fasshauer @KsLiberal @Allen58B @DigiMalice You were just proven WRONG because you believed misinformation from an Anti-VAXX site AGAIN 1) MISINFORMATION is leading to vaccine hestitancy in Africa https://t.co/RhvbjauEoM 2) Negative effects in

Jul 1, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 258 followers View post →
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RT @ScooterScience: @TimNissen1 @ShellyRKirchoff @TreatHunterDog @whagyjr @Vickie627 @Purple_Crucible @transcargoaa @2457klhu @Ihaverehears…

Jul 1, 2023 · 1 share · 6,540 followers View post →
Marcelo Stark
@polindromes · X

RT @BMCMedicine: Modelling collaboration from @markjit @LSHTM @rozeggo @cmmid_lshtm @just_nonvignon @AfricaCDC @AnnaVassall @cap1024 et al.…

Mar 8, 2023 · 5 shares · 5,545 followers View post →
Daniela Paolotti
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RT @BMCMedicine: Modelling collaboration from @markjit @LSHTM @rozeggo @cmmid_lshtm @just_nonvignon @AfricaCDC @AnnaVassall @cap1024 et al.…

Mar 10, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,834 followers View post →
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New from #WHO https://t.co/LfHQ1rmcHK Assessing the impacts of COVID-19 vaccination programme's timing and speed on health benefits, cost-effectiveness, and relative affordability in 27 African countries.

Mar 9, 2023 · 1,554 followers View post →

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@hudikaha 偽のデータ出してもしょうがあるまい。 https://t.co/U0J9Bi3Szs https://t.co/2eqtjQtQP7 https://t.co/ot0PMYcI48 https://t.co/dAYA8rnCey https://t.co/NVjXCziUCF

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Tom
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RT @ScooterScience: @TimNissen1 @ShellyRKirchoff @TreatHunterDog @whagyjr @Vickie627 @Purple_Crucible @transcargoaa @2457klhu @Ihaverehears…

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Patrick (Scooter) Coyle, DNSc, MSN, RN, PhD
@ScooterScience · X

@TimNissen1 @ShellyRKirchoff @TreatHunterDog @whagyjr @Vickie627 @Purple_Crucible @transcargoaa @2457klhu @IhaverehearsalI @whodisdontcare @8BrianVogel4 @rosegar17673310 @Lietdansnewlegs @dqschmitt15 @VaughnFontaine @Littlwritergir1 @Nrthms1 @dashingdrewster @Resistenzanow @Booda_the_Great @proundpapaof3 @CalvinE43701301 @tip_ct @FJeanCarroll @Bigteethyouhave @ActualCosmos @Missy8008135 @Merry_Hippie @Godslightangel7 @RichardClip @Gigi69030829 @MISunspotBaby @verruktekatze @yourmomswatchin @insonifier @ArtysHouse @andreaUSA7373 @ThereseOSulliv2 @Synyster63 @TangoGolfSierr1 @DigiVorr @RoyQHobbs @giddy_bunny @selectttt @SoulNature9 @fwe1991 @dirk_fasshauer @KsLiberal @Allen58B @DigiMalice You were just proven WRONG because you believed misinformation from an Anti-VAXX site AGAIN 1) MISINFORMATION is leading to vaccine hestitancy in Africa https://t.co/RhvbjauEoM 2) Negative effects in

Jul 1, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 258 followers View post →
Julia L Bach
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@thereal_truther @snorman1776 @lsdres @EWoodhouse7 This paper does argue that a faster roll out of vaccine would have helped. But it doesn’t address why deaths were so low even among the elderly in Africa, even though they vaccinated so late. https://t.co/ceaAOglG3w

Apr 5, 2023 · 652 followers View post →
Daniela Paolotti
@danielapaolotti · X

RT @BMCMedicine: Modelling collaboration from @markjit @LSHTM @rozeggo @cmmid_lshtm @just_nonvignon @AfricaCDC @AnnaVassall @cap1024 et al.…

Mar 10, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,834 followers View post →
Eric Ssegujja
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RT @BMCMedicine: Modelling collaboration from @markjit @LSHTM @rozeggo @cmmid_lshtm @just_nonvignon @AfricaCDC @AnnaVassall @cap1024 et al.…

Mar 9, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,150 followers View post →
Europe PMC articles
@EuropePMC · X

New from #WHO https://t.co/LfHQ1rmcHK Assessing the impacts of COVID-19 vaccination programme's timing and speed on health benefits, cost-effectiveness, and relative affordability in 27 African countries.

Mar 9, 2023 · 1,554 followers View post →
Pete Baker
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RT @BMCMedicine: Modelling collaboration from @markjit @LSHTM @rozeggo @cmmid_lshtm @just_nonvignon @AfricaCDC @AnnaVassall @cap1024 et al.…

Mar 9, 2023 · 5 shares · 871 followers View post →
Marcelo Stark
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RT @BMCMedicine: Modelling collaboration from @markjit @LSHTM @rozeggo @cmmid_lshtm @just_nonvignon @AfricaCDC @AnnaVassall @cap1024 et al.…

Mar 8, 2023 · 5 shares · 5,545 followers View post →
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Assessing the impacts of COVID-19 vaccination programme`s timing and speed on health benefits, cost-effectiveness, and relative affordability in 27 African countries https://t.co/FWXmyNql0J

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BMC Medicine
@BMCMedicine · X

Modelling collaboration from @markjit @LSHTM @rozeggo @cmmid_lshtm @just_nonvignon @AfricaCDC @AnnaVassall @cap1024 et al. Assessing the impacts of COVID-19 vaccination programmes in 27 African countries: https://t.co/OV78AgNndE https://t.co/UYmFjgwXGb

Mar 8, 2023 · 17 likes · 5 shares · 9,190 followers View post →