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Many asylum-seeking children have missed key vaccinations, highlighting the need for targeted initiatives to improve immunization rates

Nearly one-third of children and adolescents seeking asylum in Denmark were not adequately vaccinated upon their arrival. This points to the need for initiatives targeted to this population to promote immunization and improve access to health services.

Full Citation:
Nakken CS, Skovdal M, Nellums LB et al.. 2018. Vaccination status and needs to asylum seeking children in Denmark: A retrospective data analysis. Public Health. 158.

Title of Article: Vaccination status and needs to asylum seeking children in Denmark: A retrospective data analysis

Author(s): Nakken CS, Skovdal M, Nellums LB et al.

Publication Year: 2018

Publication Name: Public Health

Publication Volume: 158

Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5947822/pdf/main.pdf

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1016/j.puhe.2018.02.018

Topics: Equity

Disease Vaccines: Full immunization

Countries: Denmark

WHO Regions: Europe