Vaccination Status of OPV0 and BCG in Preterm Infants and Associated Factors in Southwestern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Authors

Agnes Namiiro · Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Moses Ochora · Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Olive Keneema · Mbarara National Referral Hospital

Moses Muwanguzi · Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Darius Tugumenawe · Holy Innocents Children's Hospital

Longes Faith · Moroto Hospital

Ibrahim F. Yusuf

Abstract

The vaccination status of BCG and OPV0 among preterm infants in the greater part of Southwestern Uganda is below the national target. Consequently, interventions are needed to improve timely vaccination rates among preterm infants before hospital discharge.

Topics & Keywords

Immune responses and vaccinations Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pediatric Health Medicine and Therapeutics

Volume Volume 17, pp. 1-13

DOI: 10.2147/phmt.s549981

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