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Measles and rubella vaccine microneedle patch: new hope to reach the unreached children

Abstract
Worldwide, more than 99% of the burden of measles infections and deaths affects populations in low-income and middle-income countries. Measles accounts for 3% of the global mortality of children younger than five years, constituting 90% of deaths from measles, and rubella is the main vaccine-preventable cause of birth defects. Vaccine coverage, both through routine immunisation and supplementary immunisation activities, remains below targets for measles elimination, with considerable heterogeneity between and within countries.
Published Date
29-Apr-2024
PubMed ID
38697172
Languages
English
Journal
Lancet
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 403, Issue 10439, Pages 1825-1827
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