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To assess the prevalence of non-vaccination among children born in Ceará and identify associated factors.

April 17, 2026Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical0 citationsOpen Access

Prevalence and factors associated with non-vaccination: a vaccination coverage survey among children born in Ceará, Brazil, 2017-2018

AMAdjoane Maurício Silva MacielUniversidade Federal do Ceará CDCarla Magda Allan Santos Domingues AFAnderson Fuentes FerreiraUniversidade Federal do Ceará

Key Points

To assess the prevalence of non-vaccination among children born in Ceará and identify associated factors.
Conducted a vaccination coverage survey among children born in 2017-2018 in Ceará, Brazil.
Analyzed data on vaccination status and factors related to non-vaccination.
Identified sectors that require strengthened vaccination efforts.
High prevalence of non-vaccination among surveyed children.
Findings indicate a need for improved vaccination strategies.
Catch-up strategies are necessary for children lacking valid doses.

Abstract

Non-vaccination was highly prevalent among children born between 2017 and 2018 in Ceará. The findings highlight the need to strengthen and reorient vaccination efforts across sectors and to implement catch-up strategies for children who missed valid doses.

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