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Timeliness of routine vaccination among 24–35 months children in Urban Gambia

Abstract

Timeliness has improved compared with previous studies but remains below the target. However, additional efforts are required to drive further improvement, especially for the Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccines administered in the second year of life, to strengthen the control of relevant Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs). Health workers should regularly conduct defaulter tracing to reach every child, to improve coverage and timeliness. Also, strengthen interpersonal communication on the importance of timely vaccination.

Research topics

  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Immune responses and vaccinations

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0346048

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