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Trends and inequalities in BCG immunisation coverage among one-year-olds in Sierra Leone, 2008-2019

Abstract Background Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination is a cornerstone of childhood immunisation programs, protecting against tuberculosis (TB), a major public health concern. Sierra Leone, a West African nation, faces challenges in achieving equitable and high BCG immunisation coverage. T...

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Main Authors:	Augustus Osborne (Author), Florence Gyembuzie Wongnaah (Author), Camilla Bangura (Author), Bright Opoku Ahinkorah (Author)
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Published:	BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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