Timeliness of the second dose of measles-containing vaccine uptake and its determinants among children aged 24-36 months in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia, 2023: Community-based cross-sectional study design.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Measles remains a global public health concern, despite the availability of effective vaccines. Recent outbreaks highlight the need for strong vaccination programs. Since launching both doses, Ethiopia has been working with global health organizations to increase vaccination coverage. However, focusing solely on coverage overlooks the importance of timely vaccination. In Ethiopia, despite occasional increases in coverage, measles outbreaks persist due to insufficient attention to timeliness. This study aims to assess the timeliness and its determinants of second-dose measles-containing vaccine uptake in Gondar City to inform efforts to strengthen immunization programs and prevent measles infections.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted amo

SUBMITTER: Adisu MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11987597 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature