Journal article
Effects of the introduction of new vaccines in Guinea-Bissau on vaccine coverage, vaccine timeliness, and child survival: an observational study
In 2008, the GAVI Alliance funded the introduction of new vaccines (including pentavalent diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis [DTP] plus hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b antigens) in Guinea-Bissau. The introduction was accompanied by increased vaccination outreach services and a more restrictive wastage policy, including only vaccinating children younger than 12 months. This study assessed coverage of all vaccines in the Expanded Program on Immunizations before and after the new vaccines' introduction, and the implications on child survival.
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2014
Journal
The Lancet Global Health
Volume
8
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Global initiatives
Diseases
- Diphtheria
Countries
- Guinea Bissau
Tags
- Coverage monitoring
- New vaccine introduction
WHO Regions
- African Region
