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Zero-Dose Children, Misinformation, and Vaccine Hesitancy
Abdulqadir J Nashwan1, Sawsan Abuhammad2
1Nursing & Midwifery Research Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.
Cureus
|May 12, 2025
Summary
Zero-dose children, lacking routine vaccinations, are increasing due to barriers like misinformation and poverty. Integrated strategies and rebuilding trust are crucial to achieve universal immunization coverage for all children.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Immunization
- Global Health
Background:
- The number of zero-dose children, who have not received any routine immunizations (e.g., measles, diphtheria, polio), is rising globally.
- These children are disproportionately located in marginalized communities, conflict zones, and areas with inadequate healthcare infrastructure.
- Factors contributing to this increase include misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, poverty, geographic barriers, gender inequality, and historical mistrust in health systems.
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