Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Childhood Vaccination Coverage in Brazil: A Literature Review

Key Points

• Examine how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected childhood vaccination coverage in Brazil.
• Conducted a literature review on childhood vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Analyzed existing studies and data related to vaccination coverage in Brazil.
• Identified trends in vaccination rates before and during the pandemic.
• Vaccination coverage in children declined during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Children faced increased risks of diseases that were previously controlled through vaccination.
• The review highlights significant barriers to vaccination access caused by the pandemic.

Abstract