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Children born outside of a health facility in Kenya are less likely to be vaccinated

Kenyan children born outside of a health facility with the aid of a traditional birth attendant were around 80% more likely to be non-vaccinated or under-vaccinated than children born in a government health facility.

Full Citation:
Masters NB, Wagner AL, Carlson BF et al.. 2019. Childhood vaccination in Kenya: Socioeconomic determinants and disparities among the Somali ethnic community. International Journal of Public Health. 64(3).

Title of Article: Childhood vaccination in Kenya: Socioeconomic determinants and disparities among the Somali ethnic community

Author(s): Masters NB, Wagner AL, Carlson BF et al.

Publication Year: 2019

Publication Name: International Journal of Public Health

Publication Volume: 64(3)

Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30535788/

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1007/s00038-018-1187-2

Topics: Equity

Disease Vaccines: Full immunization

Countries: Kenya

WHO Regions: Africa