Journal article
BCG coverage and barriers to BCG vaccination in Guinea-Bissau: an observational study
BCG vaccination is recommended at birth in low-income countries, but vaccination is often delayed. Often 20-dose vials of BCG are not opened unless at least ten children are present for vaccination (\"restricted vial-opening policy\"). BCG coverage is usually reported as 12-month coverage, not disclosing the delay in vaccination. Several studies show that BCG at birth lowers neonatal mortality. The researchers assessed BCG coverage at different ages and explored reasons for delay in BCG vaccination in rural Guinea-Bissau.
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2014
Journal
BMC Public Health.
Volume
14
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Service delivery
Diseases
- TB
Countries
- Guinea Bissau
Tags
- Coverage monitoring
WHO Regions
- African Region