Immunization has saved an estimated 154 million lives over the past 50 years since the
launch of the Essential (formerly Expanded) Program on Immunization in 1974, representing …

Tetanus, pertussis, influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for the prevention
of related morbidity and mortality during pregnancy and postpartum. Despite the established …

Maternal immunization (MI) is an emerging strategy to combat infant mortality in low-income
(LIC) and lower-middle income countries (LMIC). We conducted a systematic review to …

COVID-19 was responsible for more than 7 million deaths globally, as well as numerous
morbidities and social and economic effects. While COVID-19 vaccines were seen as a …

This study presents empirical evidence on the impact of public funding on the vaccination
rate of children under one-year-old in Vietnam from 2014 to 2019. The research findings …

Understanding health systems as comprising interacting elements of hardware and software
acknowledges health systems as complex adaptive systems (CASs). Hardware represents …

Adverse maternal health outcomes and high rates of maternal mortality continue to
disproportionately affect low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). With limited access to …

Group B streptococcus (GBS) poses a significant threat to neonates, leading to morbidity
and mortality. Intrapartum antibiotics, although effective, have limitations, prompting the …

Introduction Despite a recommendation by PAHO for Tdap vaccination in pregnant women
since 2019, uptake remains suboptimal across Latin America. This study evaluated the …

Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Maternal vaccination is an effective strategy in protecting young infants from …