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Immunization saves lives, but 67M children missed vaccines in COVID-19

Health Policy Watch — April 24, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC

Summary: Immunization has saved 154 million lives in 50 years, with 146 million being children under five. The measles vaccine alone saved 94 million lives. Global infant deaths decreased by 40%, more than halving in Africa. Despite successes, 67 million children missed vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The WHO stresses the importance of maintaining high vaccination coverage to prevent outbreaks. Gavi has helped protect over a billion children.

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