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Vaccination emerged as a protective strategy, but its wider impact on everyday living among the elderly remains underexplored. This study explored changes in the QoL of senior citizens before and after COVID-19 vaccination and examined shifts in their attitudes toward availing medical and dental care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A qualitative study was conducted among senior citizens until data saturation was achieved. Semi-structured interviews were transcribed and thematically analyzed. The study was conducted from July 2022 to March 2024 in the Department of Periodontology. Participants were recruited from patients visiting the department until data saturation was achieved. In-depth interviews were conducted, audio-recorded, transcribed, and anonymized. 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