Vaccination systems under pressure: what the UK COVID-19 Inquiry teaches us about preparedness

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ben Kasstan, Edward PK Parker, Sadie Bell, Rahma Abdi, H. E. Bedford, Tracey Chantler
DOI: 10.1177/01410768261418780
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Urgent action is required to close gaps in routine programme delivery and strengthen pandemic preparedness. Synthesising pandemic learning from the United Kingdom (UK) Covid-19 Inquiry demonstrates that the potential of vaccine innovation to save lives will be undermined without robust and adaptable routine delivery strategies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare Systems and Challenges Child and Adolescent Health Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Volume
119
Issue
3
Pages
69–72
Publication date
9 February 2026
Language
EN