Purpose–This study aimed to assess the immunization status of children in the rural suburbs
of Sokoto state. The study aimed to examine the knowledge and perception of the …

Background: The National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2013 revealed that,
only 25% of the children had received all recommended vaccines and about 21% of children …

Objectives The national vaccination coverage rate and the coverage rate in rural
communities in Nigeria are below the global vaccine action target of 80%; hence, evaluation …

Routine immunization contributes significantly in the reduction of childhood mortality among
children through vaccination against preventable diseases in Nigeria,(WH0, 2017). This …

Background: In 2005, Nigeria adopted the Reach Every Ward strategy to improve
vaccination coverage for children, 0–23 months. By 2015, Ogun state had full coverage in 12 …

Abstract Background and Objectives: Vaccine preventable diseases cause significant
morbidity and mortality among children in developing countries despite the availability of …

Regarding vaccine coverage, Nigeria is currently making slow progress despite the previous
achievements in immunisation coverage. This is contrary to the World Health Organisation's …

Immunization prevents deaths from diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough
and measles in about 2.5 million children each year worldwide. Failure to vaccinate children …

Abstract Background In Ghana, Expanded Programme on Immunization administrative
coverages are usually high while childhood immunization status remains low. Majority of …

Background: Immunization is one of the most effective public health interventions, leading to
reduced infant and childhood mortality caused by vaccine preventable diseases worldwide …