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Immunisation coverage and equity: Where we are and where we’re going
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Immunisation coverage and equity: Where we are and where we’re going
Wednesday 22 November 2023, 12:30 AM

Several research projects aim to explore barriers to vaccination in New Zealand [Image: Jamie Street on Unsplash]
This article highlights four research projects designed to promote more equitable immunisation coverage
Key points, Declining immunisation coverage rates took an extra hit after COVID-19.
Several research projects are under way to address current immunity gaps.
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References
1. Hall E, Wodi A, Hamborsky J, et al (eds). Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 14th edition. Washington DC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2021.
2. Slinko VG, Guglielmino CJ, Uren AM, et al. Several confirmed and probable zoonotic cases of toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans, Queensland, Australia. Commun Dis Intell (2018) 2023;47:10.33321/cdi.2023.47.53.