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World Immunization Week: 1 in 5 children still aren't vaccinated against life-threatening diseases

The COVID-19 pandemic has set back child vaccination rates around the world.

The COVID-19 pandemic has set back child vaccination rates around the world. Image: Unsplash/diana_pole

Shyam Bishen
Head of Centre for Health and Healthcare, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly set back child vaccination rates globally.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly set back child vaccination rates globally. Image: UNICEF

Income inequality within and between countries also affects child vaccination rates.
Income inequality within and between countries also affects child vaccination rates. Image: UNICEF
Higher education levels among mothers lead to higher child vaccination rates.
Higher education levels among mothers lead to higher child vaccination rates. Image: UNICEF

Chart displaying the confidence in childhood vaccination.
Confidence in childhood vaccination has dropped in 52 of 55 countries. Image: UNICEF
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