Immunization in Vietnam

Ann Ig. 2019 May-Jun;31(3):291-305. doi: 10.7416/ai.2019.2291.

Abstract

Since the Expanded Program on Immunization was proposed by the World Health Organization in 1981, it has been promptly adopted by Vietnam as one of the country's national priority programs. In 1986, Vietnam achieved some remarkable goals, including polio-free status and the elimination of neonatal tetanus. At the same time, however, barriers and difficulties have also emerged. This article aims to provide an overview of both achievements and barriers to the implementation of the program and proposes some solutions.

Keywords: Education; Immunization; Vaccination; Vaccine refusal; Vietnam.

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care / statistics & numerical data
  • Developing Countries / statistics & numerical data
  • Health Education
  • Health Personnel / education
  • Health Services Accessibility / statistics & numerical data
  • Healthcare Disparities / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Immunization
  • Immunization Programs / economics
  • Immunization Programs / statistics & numerical data
  • Immunization Schedule
  • Measles / epidemiology
  • Measles / prevention & control
  • Morbidity / trends
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data*
  • Vaccination Coverage / statistics & numerical data
  • Vaccination Refusal / psychology
  • Vaccination Refusal / statistics & numerical data
  • Vaccine-Preventable Diseases / epidemiology
  • Vietnam / epidemiology