A Summary of Global Routine Immunization Coverage Through 2010

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

A Summary of Global Routine Immunization Coverage Through 2010

David W. Brown, * Open Modal , 1 Anthony Burton2 Marta Gacic-Dobo2 Rouslan Karimov1
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The Open Infectious Diseases Journal • 14 Oct 2011 • RESEARCH ARTICLE • DOI: 10.2174/1874279301105010115

Abstract

This brief report summarizes the 2010 revision (July 2011) of the WHO and UNICEF estimates of national routine immunization coverage. In spite of improvements in immunization coverage (DTP3: 74% during 2000 vs 85% during 2010; MCV: 72% during 2000 vs 85% during 2010), the benefits of vaccination continue to elude many of the world's children suggesting the need for a renewed commitment and investment in routine immunization programmes worldwide.

Keywords: Immunization coverage, statistics, immunization, monitoring..