Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Childhood Vaccination Coverage in Brazil: A Literature Review | Synapse
March 2, 2026Open Access
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
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic deepened a pre-existing decline in childhood vaccination coverage (VC) in Brazil, exposing children to diseases that had been eradicated ...