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- Title
Impact of BCG Vaccination Disruptions During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Tuberculosis Incidence in Infants: A Nationwide Study in Brazil.
- Authors
Procianoy, Guilherme S; Cotrim, Mozart W; Cia, Lucas O; Behar, Paulo R P
- Abstract
Pandemic-related disruptions led to lower Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine coverage in Brazil. This study highlights a link between reduced vaccinations and increased tuberculosis pulmonary and extrapulmonary cases in infants. Addressing vaccine hesitancy and ensuring healthcare stability is vital for mitigating impacts.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; TUBERCULOSIS epidemiology; TUBERCULOSIS prevention; BCG vaccines; VACCINATION coverage; VACCINE hesitancy; COVID-19 pandemic; CHILDREN
- Publication
Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, 2024, Vol 13, Issue 3, p186
- ISSN
2048-7193
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/jpids/piae013