Uptake of Measles Second Dose Vaccine and Its Associated Factors Among Children Age 24−35 Months in Merhabete Woreda, Ethiopia: 2022: A Cross‐Sectional Study

The uptake of measles second dose vaccine in Merhabete Woreda was below the WHO measles elimination target of > 95%. Variables such as number of antenatal follow-up visits, institutional delivery, knowing the schedule of measles second dose vaccine, maintaining immunization card records, and maternal age were found to be independent predictors of vaccination. Therefore, Woreda Health Office managers should strengthen periodic monitoring and evaluate the implementation of measles second dose vaccine. Health professionals should also improve mother's awareness on measles second dose vaccine schedule and its importance and retain their immunization chart booklet.