Study estimates vaccines against 10 pathogens prevented 37 million deaths in low- and middle-income countries in the last 20 years
1 Feb, 2021 | 01:44h | UTCCommentaries: Vaccines work: a reason for celebration and renewed commitment – The Lancet AND Study estimates that, without vaccination against 10 diseases, mortality in children under five would be 45% higher in low-income and middle-income countries – The Lancet AND Vaccines against 10 diseases prevented 37 million deaths in low- and middle-income countries in the last 20 years – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
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NEW—Study estimates from 2000-2030, #vaccination against 10 major pathogens will have prevented 69 million deaths in low/middle-income countries (LMICs). Without vaccination, mortality in children under 5 would be 45% higher in LMICS. Read: https://t.co/S4JXOqdctU pic.twitter.com/MF8W25nDJJ
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) January 28, 2021