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  • Epidemiology
  • Pediatrics

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  • Childhood vaccination coverage has recently declined in many countries, including the Netherlands.
  • Understanding trends in vaccination coverage across different population subgroups is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate sociodemographic factors associated with measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis (DTaP-IPV) vaccination coverage over time in the Netherlands.
  • To identify disparities in vaccination coverage among different population subgroups.

Main Methods:

  • A national retrospective database study was conducted using data from children born between 2008 and 2020.
  • Individual-level data linkage was used to examine associations between sociodemographic variables and vaccination status at age 2 years.
  • Multivariable Poisson regression was employed to assess independent associations and changes in coverage over time.

Main Results:

  • Overall MMR vaccination coverage declined from 95% in the 2008 cohort to 89% in the 2020 cohort.
  • Coverage declines were more pronounced in children of non-Dutch origin (especially Moroccan and Turkish), those not attending daycare, children in larger families, children of self-employed mothers, and those in the lowest income households.
  • Trends for DTaP-IPV vaccination coverage were nearly identical to MMR coverage.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood vaccination coverage in the Netherlands has substantially declined, accompanied by widening disparities between sociodemographic groups.
  • Targeted vaccination efforts are necessary to address these inequities and protect public health.
  • Prioritizing vaccination strategies for vulnerable populations is essential to ensure equitable health outcomes.