Due to the full-scale military invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, the level of vaccination of children has decreased. It is below the WHO recommendation. In Ukraine, vaccination against ten infectious diseases is provided for by the National Immunization Schedule, which can be obtained free of charge from a family doctor or pediatrician. It is reported by the Ministry of Health.

The ministry noted that following the results of two months of 2023, 13.2% (of the annual plan) of children were vaccinated against tuberculosis (BCG), 15.6% received one dose of vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), received three doses.

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The required indicator following the results of two months of the current year should be at least 17% of the annual plan.

The Ministry of Health explained that in Ukraine there are high-quality and safe vaccines against these and other diseases included in the National Calendar. The department also urged parents to check the vaccination status of their children and make up for missed vaccinations..

Earlier, specialists from the Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine told where and how parents can vaccinate children against coronavirus infection.