Editorial: Vaccines and immunization services during the pandemic era and beyond.

This document provides a summary of various research articles on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccine implementation strategies and routine immunization services in different countries. The articles highlight the importance of effective communication systems, multidisciplinary leadership structures, and patient-centered engagement strategies in vaccine implementation. They also discuss the Whole Family Approach in Nigeria, which aims to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake by leveraging the demand for other primary health services. The articles address challenges such as vaccine scarcity, vaccine hesitancy, and disruptions to routine immunization services. They propose interventions such as tailored decision aids, social mobilization campaigns, and the involvement of politicians to improve vaccine acceptance and uptake. The research findings contribute to the evidence needed to inform immunization recovery strategies during and after the pandemic. [Extracted from the article]