Trends and recovery of routine childhood immunization before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia: A five-year trend analysis

Key Points

• Immunization rates decreased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with sharp declines observed in 2020.
• Vaccination rates began to recover post-pandemic, but full pre-pandemic levels were not achieved by 2022.
• Trend analysis over five years provides insights into the impact of COVID-19 on routine immunizations.
• Understanding these trends is crucial for improving public health strategies in childhood vaccination.