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Situational Awareness of Childhood Immunization in Kenya

Description

Despite the steady increase in immunization coverage in Kenya, the most recent Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) shows that there is still immunization inequality across the country. Nationally, 2 out of every 3 (66.67%) children has been fully immunized but only 2 out of every 5 (40%) children in the North Eastern region were fully vaccinated1. There is a need to identify the characteristics of the households with children who are not fully immunized for effective intervention.

Objective

Large scale surveys has been used extensively to monitor childhood immunization rates. The purpose of this research is to find measurable features that informs the state of immunization in Kenya.

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