Timeliness of childhood vaccination in the Federated States of Micronesia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccination coverage is typically measured as the proportion of individuals who have received recommended vaccine doses by the date of assessment. This approach does not provide information about receipt of vaccines by the recommended age, which is critical for ensuring optimal protection from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs).

Objective

To assess vaccination timeliness in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and the projected impact of suboptimal vaccination in the event of an outbreak.

Methods

Timeliness of the 4^th dose of diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP) and 1^st dose of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) among children 24-35 months was assessed in FSM. Both doses are defined as on time if adm

SUBMITTER: Tippins A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6167924 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature