The current situation and challenges for zero-dose children

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  • KATAGIRI Aomi
    Course of study for clinical interns in 2023, National Institute of Public Health
  • MACHIDA Munehito
    Department of Public Health Policy, National Institute of Public Health

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Other Title
  • ワクチン未接種の子どもたち（Zero-dose children）の現状と課題
  • Emerging necessity of Japan's contribution to global health
  • 日本の国際保健への貢献の必要性

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<p>Vaccinations are one of the most cost-effective medical investments that is included in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Zero-dose children are especially those who have not yet received their first DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) vaccine, out of three in total. International organizations and public-private partnerships use DTP-1 as an indicator for vaccine programs. Until 2019, vaccine rates were steadily increasing, scoring 90% at 2019. However, there has been seen significant decline in two years, marking 86% in 2021. This was brought by closures and overworking of healthcare facilities, quarantine and supply insufficiency due to COVID-19, vaccine distrust, conflict and impacts of climate change. Japan made a remarkable devotion to COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) that aimed to equal distribution of COVID-19 vaccination, and to “Last One Mile Support” to transport vaccines to hospitals and health centers. COVAX has ended its mission in 2023, and the next global vaccine movement is Phase 6 of Gavi funding starting in 2026. It is highly significant for Japan to express its positive commitment and cooperate with the remaining Zero-dose problems worldwide.</p>

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  • CRID
    1390302172847704576
  • DOI
    10.20683/jniph.73.4_330
  • ISSN
    24320722
    13476459
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
  • Abstract License Flag
    Allowed

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