Publication

Gender and immunisation

Authored by:

Hilber, A. M., Bosch-Capblanch, X., Schindler, C., et al.

Full Citation:

Hilber, A. M., Bosch-Capblanch, X., Schindler, C., et al. 2010. Gender and immunisation. World Health Organization.

Additional key concepts from this publication:

Disparities in immunization coverage between girls and boys persist despite apparent equity in coverage at the national or global level. Focused efforts to address persistent gender inequities in vaccine coverage are needed.

Key Evidence: A study looking at DHS data from 67 countries found that, globally, girls and boys had the same likelihood of being vaccinated. In some countries where there is known gender inequity and son preference, girls were more likely to not be vaccinated.