Publication

Immunization equity

Authored by:

Hinman, A.R., and McKinlay, M.A.

Full Citation:

Hinman, A.R., and McKinlay, M.A. 2015. Immunization equity. Vaccine. 33(2015).

Additional key concepts from this publication:

Studies have shown that poorer children tend to be vaccinated at lower rates than wealthier children.

Key Evidence: Globally, coverage of the third dose of DTP is 15% higher among children in the highest compared to lowest wealth quintile. However, this masks differences of up to 64% in the most inequitable countries (Nigeria).

Studies have shown that maternal education is significantly associated with immunization coverage for themselves and for their children.

Key Evidence: A study looking at WHO data from member states shows that globally, coverage of the third dose of DTP is 26% higher among children born to mothers with some secondary education compared to mothers with no education.

Significant differences in immunization coverage exist in urban vs. rural settings.

Key Evidence: Globally, coverage of the third dose of DTP is 8% higher among urban dwellers compared to children raised in a rural environment.