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"Many countries have seen stalled progress in the last decade, so identifying the factors and mechanisms for accelerating progress could be critical for expanding vaccination program reach and retention." Analysis of diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus (DTP) coverage data, with DTP1 as an indicator for access and DTP3 as an indicato
"MomsTalkShots positively impacted pregnant women's and mothers' knowledge and perceptions of maternal and infant vaccines and the diseases they prevent." Many pregnant women and parents have concerns about vaccines.
"[I]t is critical to center Indigenous voices to understand the context in which HPV vaccine barriers exist and to develop and implement supportive programs." The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is significantly higher among Indigenous people than non-Indigenous people.
"This case study of Nepal suggests that the success of its national immunization program relied on the engagement and understanding of the beneficiaries." Nepal has outperformed its peers by increasing its diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis vaccine (DTP3) coverage from 74% and 93% between 2000 and 2019.
"...findings support the conclusions of others in ensuring optimized vaccination efforts including, political backing and investment, prioritizing vaccine equity, community-tailored approaches, and increased demand..."