Child vaccination in sub-Saharan Africa: Increasing coverage addresses inequalities

CONCLUSIONS: Continued efforts to improve access to vaccination services are required in sub-Saharan Africa. Improving vaccination coverage and reducing inequalities requires enhancing access to quality services that are accessible, affordable, and acceptable to all. Vaccination programs should target critical social determinants of health and address barriers to better maternal health-seeking behaviour.PMID:34794824 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.11.005

Source: Vaccine - November 19, 2021 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Firew Tekle Bobo Augustine Asante Mirkuzie Woldie Angela Dawson Andrew Hayen Source Type: research