Zero-dose children and the extended immunisation cascade: Understanding the path to full immunisation with six childhood vaccines in 43 countries
Targeting children with their initial vaccine is crucial, as those who receive a first vaccine are more likely to undergo subsequent vaccinations. Finding zero-dose children and starting their immunisation is essential to leaving no one behind during the era of Sustainable Development Goals.
Authors
- Tewodaj Mengistu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3475-3599)
- Aluísio J. D. Barros (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2022-8729)
- Thiago M. Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4572-5297)
- Daniel Hogan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7834-3682)
- Larissa Ádna Neves Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4287-5844)
- César G. Victora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2465-2180)
- Bianca O. Cata-Preta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5632-7016)
- Francine dos Santos Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9558-937X)
Institutions
- Gavi (CH)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Universidade Federal de Pelotas (BR)
- The George Institute for Global Health (AU)
- Universidade Federal do Paraná (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Global Health
- Published
- 2024-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.14.04199
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.06
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- GAVI Alliance
- Associação Brasileira de Saúde Coletiva