Differential coverage for vaccines in the expanded program on immunization (EPI) among children in rural Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pakistan has a well-established Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) however vaccine-preventable diseases still account for high infant and child mortality rates. This study describes the differential vaccine coverage and determinants of vaccine uptake in rural Pakistan.

Methods

From October 2014 to September 2018, we enrolled children younger than 2 years of age from the Matiari Demographic Surveillance System in Sindh, Pakistan. Socio-demographic and vaccination history were collected from all participants. Vaccine coverage rates and timeliness were reported. Socio-demographic variables for missed and untimely vaccination were studied in multivariable logistic regression.

Results

Of the 3140 enrolled children, 48.4 % received all EPI recommended vaccine

SUBMITTER: Shahid S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10124121 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature