Millions of children aren't getting vaccinated: How mapping tools can help find them
Worldwide about 13.5 million children have never received a vaccine at all. These are known as zero-dose children. Reaching them is central to the Immunization Agenda 2030, a global drive to ensure that everyone has access to the vaccines they need. Gavi, the vaccine alliance, has built its strategy around finding and reaching them.
Millions of children worldwide are not receiving vaccines, a problem known as zero-dose children. Gavi, a vaccine alliance, is working to reach these children through mapping tools. Geospatial health studies help identify where zero-dose children are likely to live, as proximity to other areas often leads to similar health characteristics.
The REACH-OUT project aims to develop cost-effective strategies for delivering vaccines to these children. A recent study found that geospatial approaches are being used in child vaccination coverage modeling, but few focus specifically on zero-dose children. More complete and connected data, along with tools available to those closest to the children, are needed to effectively reach them.
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