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Code5.51.01.04.immun
Indicator NameChild immunization (proportion of one-year-old children immunized against measles)
Short definitionThe proportion of one-year-old children immunized against measles is the proportion of children aged one who received one dose of measles vaccine. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine
Long definitionThe proportion of one-year-old children immunized against measles is the proportion of children aged one who received one dose of measles vaccine. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine. Immunization is an essential component for reducing under-five mortality, and it serves as a proxy to measure the coverage and the quality of the child health care system. This indicator is also related to the fourth MDG aiming at reducing child mortality.
SourceWorld Development Indicator (WDI) databank. Original source: WHO and UNICEF
TopicStatistical Capacity Indicator (SCI)
Statistical concept and methodologyScore is 1 if the periodicity of the indicator is annual within 5 year reference period. For assessment, look at 5 year interval starting 2 years before current year and count number of data points available.
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