Socioeconomic inequalities and vaccination coverage: results of an immunisation coverage survey in 27 Brazilian capitals, 2007–2008

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Authors

Rita Barradas Barata · Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo

Manoel Carlos Sampaio de Almeida Ribeiro · Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo

José Cássio de Moraes · Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo

Brendan Flannery · Pan American Health Organization (Brasil)

on behalf of the Vaccine Coverage Survey 2007 Group

Abstract

Evidence from Brazilian capitals shows success in achieving high immunisation coverage among poorer children. Strategies are needed to reach children in wealthier areas.

Topics & Keywords

Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Global Maternal and Child Health Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health

Volume 66, Issue 10, pp. 934-941

DOI: 10.1136/jech-2011-200341

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