Immunisation coverage and its determinants among children aged 12-23 months in Atakumosa-west district, Osun State Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Immunisation coverage and its determinants among children aged 12-23 months in Atakumosa-west district, Osun State Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Routine immunisation (RI) contributes immensely to reduction in mortality from vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) among children. The Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey, 2008 revealed that only 58 % of children in Osun State had received all recommended vaccines, which is far...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth B. Adedire, Ikeoluwapo Ajayi, Olufunmilayo I. Fawole, Olufemi Ajumobi, Simon Kasasa, Peter Wasswa, Patrick Nguku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Immunisation coverage
Children
Rural district
Southwest Nigeria
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3531-x

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