Distributional Impact of Supplementary Immunization Activities: Measles
2020
Although evidence shows that inequalities in under-5 mortality in low- and middle-income countries are decreasing, disparities persist and highlight the need to prioritize inequality reduction and equity in decision-making at the global and national levels.
This article studied the differential coverage impact of routine delivery versus supplementary immunization activities (e.g., campaigns) for the delivery of measles vaccine in defining and comparing an equity impact number across the two distinct vaccine delivery modes. The analysis can enable better description of the real-world impact of different delivery platforms in reducing health inequalities and improving equity at the global and local levels and can further highlight the important role that measles supplementary immunization activities can play in reaching children from poorer households.
Distributional Impact of Supplementary Immunization Activities: Measles
Source:
Portnoy A, Jit M, Helleringer S, Verguet S. Comparative Distributional Impact of Routine Immunization and Supplementary Immunization Activities in Delivery of Measles Vaccine in Low-and Middle-Income Countries. Value in Health 2020; 23 (7): 891-897. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jval.2020.03.012