Childhood vaccination uptake and associated factors among children 12–23 months in rural settings of the Gambia: a community-based cross-sectional study

Childhood vaccination uptake and associated factors among children 12–23 months in rural settings of the Gambia: a community-based cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Globally, immunization prevents 2–3 million deaths annually from vaccine-preventable diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza, and measles. In developing countries, several immunization programs have made progress, but the coverage remains a standstill in some a...

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Main Authors: Ebrima Touray, Amadou Barrow, Bakary Kinteh, Mansour Badjie, Musa Nget, Jainaba Touray, Sambou L. S. Kinteh, Solomon P. S. Jatta, Lamin Ceesay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Childhood immunization
Vaccination uptake
Caregivers
Health education
The Gambia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11810-9

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