Number of unvaccinated babies triples in under 10 years in South Africa
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Number of unvaccinated babies triples in under 10 years in South Africa

SAPO Notícias28 August 2026 at 02:28

The number of unvaccinated babies in South Africa tripled in under 10 years, revealing a concerning trend of regression in the country's vaccination coverage. More than a third of South African babies had not received any vaccine at the start of the year, according to data released today. The South African Ministry of Health publicly expressed its concern regarding this situation, classifying the vaccination coverage level as "alarming". Health authorities warn of the risks that this decrease in vaccination represents for the public health of the country's child population.

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