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Global childhood immunization rates stall post-pandemic, concerning experts

CNN — July 15, 2024, 02:00 AM UTC

Summary: Global childhood immunization rates stalled post-pandemic, with DTP3 coverage at 84% in 2023, below the 90% goal. 2.7 million more children were un- or under-immunized. Positive progress was seen in Africa and countries like Bangladesh and Brazil. Measles outbreaks surged, with 35 million children lacking protection. Conflict zones faced declines in vaccination coverage. Efforts like The Big Catch Up initiative aim to bridge gaps in immunization.

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  1. [4.0]
    India's immunization coverage reaches 93.23% for FY 2023-24 (Medical Dialogues)
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    WHO report: India missed vaccinating 1.6M children in 2023 (Firstpost)
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    India aims to reduce zero-dose children, despite global ranking (The Hindu)
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    India's unvaccinated children rise, challenges persist despite improvements (India Today)
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    India ranks second in zero-dose children in 2023 (CNBCTV18)
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    UNICEF, WHO urge action as child vaccinations stall globally (The Statesman)
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    UNICEF, WHO urge action as child vaccinations stall globally (The Siasat Daily)
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    Global childhood immunization levels stall, UN warns of gaps (The Manila Times)
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    Millions of children unvaccinated against deadly diseases, global targets at risk (BNN Bloomberg)
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    Global conflicts hindered childhood vaccination drives in 2023 (India Today)
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  11. [4.2]
    Global childhood vaccination levels stall, alarming United Nations (The Hindu)
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    War hinders immunization, 14.5m children unvaccinated globally (The Guardian)
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    Global conflicts slow childhood vaccination; 14.5M children unvaccinated in 2023 (Rappler)
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  14. [3.3]
    UN warns of declining childhood vaccination rates (Firstpost)
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    Global childhood vaccination levels stalled, UN warns, leaving millions vulnerable (RTÉ News)
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    Childhood immunisation levels stall, UN alarmed (Hindustan Times)
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    Global conflicts in 2023 slowed childhood vaccination rates (The Straits Times)
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