Jens Lundgren

Professor Jens Lundgren, an infectious disease expert from the University of Copenhagen, shares insights on Denmark's vaccine strategies, emphasizing how they consider disease prevalence and health system capacity. He discusses the U.S.'s recent drastic reduction in recommended childhood vaccines and contrasts it with Denmark’s targeted approach. Lundgren and pediatrician David Higgins address the complexities of simply mirroring another country's schedule, predicting potential confusion and decreased access in the U.S. They highlight the importance of adapting to local contexts for effective vaccination policies.