In Tanzania, poverty was found to have a negative effect on receiving vaccines on time (at the recommended age). Children in the wealthiest quintile experienced 19% fewer delays for BCG vaccination, 23% fewer delays for the third dose of DTP vaccination, and 31% fewer delays for the first dose of measles-containing vaccine compared to children of the poorest quintile.
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