A new study published in the Lancet medical journal suggests childhood vaccinations have stagnated or declined since 2010. The authors say geopolitical instability is fuelling the drop in some countries, but misinformation is largely driving the decline in high-income countries.
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- Global childhood vaccination rates have slowed or declined since 2010. 27s
- An estimated 15 million children missed vaccinations due to the pandemic, with rates not rebounding. 39s
- Geopolitical instability affects some regions, but misinformation drives hesitancy in high-income countries. 50s
- Lower vaccination uptake is leading to outbreaks of preventable diseases, such as measles in Canada. 1m 0s
- Researchers call for targeted campaigns and new strategies to rebuild trust and meet global vaccination targets. 1m 36s