• Cho Ryok Kang, Young June Choe, Jeeyeon Shin, Hang Jin Jeong, Sunghee Kwon, and Hyunju Lee.
• Allergy and Immunology Institute, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
• J. Korean Med. Sci. 2024 Jul 1; 39 (25): e193e193.

BackgroundThe increasing number of vaccines and the complexity of immunization programs, along with continuous changes in the epidemiology of infectious diseases, necessitate a systematic approach to vaccine effectiveness (VE) evaluation. This study presents a preliminary survey to establish a VE evaluation framework in Korea, focusing on the National Immunization Program.MethodsExperts' opinions were collected through a two-round online survey targeting key stakeholders. The first round consisted of two multiple-choice questions and two open-ended questions. The second round was a quantitative survey with 17 questionnaires based on five domains derived by analyzing the results of the first-round survey.ResultsThe results emphasize the necessity and urgency of a government-led VE evaluation system and the establishment of a multidisciplinary evaluation organization. Key considerations include personnel, budget, data integration, legal standards, and surveillance system enhancements.ConclusionThese findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, emphasizing the need for collaboration, financial support, and robust data management in developing evidence-based vaccination policies.© 2024 The Korean Academy of Medical Sciences.

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