April 24-30, 2023 is European Vaccination Week. According to findings and studies conducted by Santé Publique France, vaccination coverage is insufficient and is generally lower than the national level. Focus on our land numbers.
On the occasion of the vaccination week, which takes place from 24 to 30 April, Public Health France publishes a report on the vaccination of France’s departments. in Guyana,In general, vaccination coverage is still insufficientAccording to the health organization.
The numbers are as follows:
- Against meningococcal C (in children and adolescents): 42% vaccinated for those aged 10-14 years (against 69% for the whole of France) f 29% are between 15-19 years old ;
- Meningococcal B: 14% with a single dose (vs 49%);
- Against human papilloma virus (HPV): 25% with one dose and 18% with two doses in girls (vs 49% and 42%) and 5% with one dose and 2% with two doses in boys (vs 13% and 8%). though, Cervical cancer is 3y Most common type of cancer in Guyana ;
- Influenza: 11% in those under 65 at risk and 18% in those over 65. The target is 75%.
Santé Publique France also notes a decrease in vaccination adherence overall in Guyana between 2014 and 2021. 87% of people were in favor of it in 2014 compared to 72% in 2021.
Furthermore it, Regarding coronavirus vaccination specifically, unfavorable opinions were 40% We have.
“in the territory Where nearly 8,000 babies are born each yearThe decline in vaccination adherence in the context of already inadequate vaccination coverage and limited healthcare supplies Promote continued efforts to improve protection through vaccination in GuyanaWHO adds.
