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Table 4 Vaccination strategies generated by Swiss TPH

Strategy name
No vaccination
Routine infants with a boost 2 years later
Routine infants (no boost)
Routine infants with a boost 2 years later PLUS a catch-up of 5–17 month olds (no boost)
Routine infants (no boost) PLUS a catch-up of 5–17 month olds (no boost)
Routine infants with a boost 2 years later PLUS a catch-up of 1–5 year olds (no boost)
Routine infants (no boost) PLUS a catch-up of 1–5 year olds (no boost)
Routine infants with a boost 2 years later PLUS a catch-up of 1–39 year olds (no boost)
Routine infants (no boost) PLUS a catch-up of 1–39 year olds (no boost)
Routine 5–17 month olds with a boost 2 years later
Routine 5–17 month olds (no boost)
Periodic 1–5 year olds every 5 years (no boost) PLUS a catch-up of 6–39 year olds (no boost)

Legend: Strategies reflect different implementation approaches and target population. “Infants” mean children approximately six weeks of age at first vaccination. “Routine” vaccination means that it is happening continuously as individuals reach the target age. “Catch-up” campaign means a one-time, mass vaccination targeting the indicated age range. “Periodic” campaign means regular mass vaccinations targeting the indicated age range, at the indicated frequency.

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