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Globally, girls and boys were found to have the same likelihood of being vaccinated

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

Publication Volume:

Topics: Equity

Disease Vaccines: Full immunization

Immunization Terms: Gender equity

Countries: Global