Global Immunization Inequities-Challenges and Solutions
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Vaccines and Public Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 6
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Immunization is recognized as an effective public health intervention; however, progress in this area remains disproportionate across the globe. Significant gaps in vaccine uptake and coverage exist both between and within countries, leaving many populations vulnerable to diseases that can be prevented by vaccines. These disparities are influenced by a range of factors. This Special Issue aims to explore the challenges and solutions related to global immunization disparities. We invite original articles and reviews that investigate strategies to equalize vaccine uptake and enhance health promotion and community engagement. We are interested in innovative approaches, such as digital health tools and artificial intelligence-based interventions, that can help expand access, support implementation, and improve immunization coverage worldwide.
Dr. Zixin Wang
Dr. Siyu Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- immunization
- vaccine uptake
- vaccine hesitancy
- vaccination coverage
- digital health innovations
- chatbots
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