The widespread establishment of immunisation programmes over the past 30 years has provided remarkable achievements. Smallpox was eradicated, the worldwide incidence of poliomyelitis has dropped 99% since 1988, and more than 2 million children\'s deaths from diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and measles are prevented each year (figure). Hepatitis B vaccination could annually prevent an additional 600 000 future deaths (from liver cirrhosis and hepatoma). More than 75% of children younger than 1 year of age receive three doses of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, and at least one dose of measles vaccine.

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  • English

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2006

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Lancet

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9521

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Journal article

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  • Data

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  • Policy and legislation

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