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.
Full Citation:
Hilber, A. M., Bosch-Capblanch, X., Schindler, C., et al.. 2010. Gender and immunisation. World Health Organization. .
Title of Article: Gender and immunisation
Author(s): Hilber, A. M., Bosch-Capblanch, X., Schindler, C., et al.
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Name: World Health Organization
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Publication Source URL: https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=5d504cdb3947a24b4c8e5c95f47c7fca23b748c3
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Topics: Equity
Disease Vaccines: Full immunization
Immunization Terms: Gender equity
Countries: Global