Author(s)

Yenan John Patrick^1*, Kpangni Jean Bertrand², Yao Kouassi Christian¹, Yeboua Yao Kossonou Roland¹, Aka-Tanoh Koko Aude Hélène¹, Avi-Siallou Christelle Honorine¹, Asse Kouadio Vincent¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, University Teaching Hospital of Bouake, Bouake, Ivory Coast.
²Unit Pediatric Surgery, University Teaching Hospital of Bouake, Bouake, Ivory Coast.

Introduction: Vaccination coverage in Côte d’Ivoire over the period 2011 to 2015 was below the target of 95% for all antigens. The objective of this study was to analyze the vaccination status of children aged 6 to 30 months with a view to improving vaccination coverage. Patients and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study which took place from June to September 2018 in a tertiary health center, focusing on children aged 6 to 30 months with a correctly completed health record. The parameters studied were sex, age, educational level of mothers, dates of vaccine administration and reason for missed vaccination opportunities. Results: We retained 212 children. The sex ratio was 1.21 and 93% had received the BCG vaccine before the age of 1 month. The average ages of combined and co-administered vaccines for the 1st and 2nd doses were 7.66 ± 3.81 and 12.88 ± 3.95 weeks, respectively. The median was 16.57 weeks for the 3rd dose. The proportion of vaccinated subjects was greater than 90% for the BCG vaccine and the 3 doses of combined vaccines, and 77% for the yellow fever and measles vaccines. The reasons for non-vaccination were attributable to the children’s parents and health facilities. Conclusion: Improving vaccination coverage requires regular supply of vaccines to centers, and the involvement of all health professionals, community and religious leaders in the vaccination awareness process.

Children, Vaccination Coverage, Missed Opportunities

Patrick, Y. , Bertrand, K. , Christian, Y. , Roland, Y. , Hélène, A. , Honorine, A. and Vincent, A. (2024) Assessment of the Vaccination Status of Children Aged 6 to 30 Months in a Tertiary Level Health Care Center in Côte d’Ivoire. Open Journal of Pediatrics, 14, 536-546. doi: 10.4236/ojped.2024.143052.