Childhood Immunizations in the Philippines
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.2410Keywords:
Childhood vaccinations in the Philippines, vaccination, Phillippines, Public HealthAbstract
In recent years, data has shown a growth in vaccine hesitancy for families in the Philippines, specifically in regard to the Dengue and Covid-19 immunizations for children. Strained health systems, poverty, lack of resources, as well as extremely low literacy rates make it hard for under-resourced families to learn and trust fundamental vaccinations. In low-income countries where there is a high percentage of people with low literacy rates, visual aids in health education have been proven beneficial. Here, we review the declining confidence in childhood vaccines and how this can be improved with the use of visual aids in the Philippines.
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