Children in Tanzania living 5 km or greater distance from the nearest healthcare facility were less likely to be immunized than children living less than 5 km from facilities. Compared to children living close a health facility, children far from a health facility had almost three times the risk of missing out on BCG, 84% higher risk of missing the third dose of DTP, and 48% higher risk of missing the first dose of measles-containing vaccine. Of children who did receive BCG, those living more than 5 km from facilities were 26% more likely to received BCG vaccine late than children close to the facility.
Full Citation:
Le Polain de Waroux, O., Schellenberg, J.R., Manzi, F., et al.. 2013. Timeliness and completeness of vaccination and risk factors for low and late vaccine uptake in young children living in rural southern Tanzania.. International Health. 5(2).
Title of Article: Timeliness and completeness of vaccination and risk factors for low and late vaccine uptake in young children living in rural southern Tanzania.
Author(s): Le Polain de Waroux, O., Schellenberg, J.R., Manzi, F., et al.
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Name: International Health
Publication Volume: 5(2)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24030114
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1093/inthealth/iht006
Topics: Health
Disease Vaccines: Diphtheria | Measles | Pertussis | Tetanus | Tuberculosis/BCG
Countries: Tanzania - United Republic Of
WHO Regions: Africa