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The causal effect of childhood measles vaccination on educational attainment: A mother fixed-effects study in rural South Africa

Authored by:

Anekwe, T.D., Newell, M., Tanser, F., et al

Full Citation:

Anekwe, T.D., Newell, M., Tanser, F., et al 2015. The causal effect of childhood measles vaccination on educational attainment: A mother fixed-effects study in rural South Africa. Vaccine. 33(38).

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Additional key concepts from this publication:

Childhood vaccination can increase educational attainment, which results in a more productive workforce.

Key Evidence: For every 6 children vaccinated against measles in a poor, largely rural community in South Africa, one additional grade of schooling was achieved.

Vaccination against measles has been linked to increased educational attainment.

Key Evidence: For every 6 children vaccinated against measles in a poor, largely rural community in South Africa, one additional grade of schooling was achieved.