Challenges in measuring supplemental immunization activity coverage among measles zero-dose children

Vaccine. 2021 Mar 1;39(9):1359-1363. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.11.050. Epub 2021 Feb 4.

Abstract

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    Measles Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIAs) are resource intensive.

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    SIAs importantly reach some previously unvaccinated (so-called measles zero-dose) children.

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    We highlight difficulties in measuring how many measles zero-dose children the SIA reaches.

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    We also suggest some other methods to improve estimation of SIA impact.

Keywords: Coverage; Equity; Measles; Supplementary immunization activities; Surveys.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Immunization
  • Immunization Programs
  • Immunization Schedule
  • Infant
  • Measles Vaccine
  • Measles* / prevention & control
  • Vaccination Coverage

Substances

  • Measles Vaccine