THE ROLE OF VACCINATION IN PREVENTING OUTBREAKS OF CONTROLLED INFECTIONS: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS AND CURRENT CHALLENGES

Vaccination is the most effective method of preventing many infectious diseases, including measles, diphtheria, and pertussis. However, in recent years, there has been a downward trend in vaccination coverage due to anti-vaccination sentiment, lack of public awareness, and problems with vaccine availability in some regions. This leads to an increase in the number of cases of infectious diseases that were previously controlled by vaccination. The article discusses the role of vaccination in preventing epidemics, analyzes the main reasons for the decline in immunization rates, their impact on public health, and suggests ways to address this problem.