The United Nations Children’s Fund has reported that approximately 2.7 million children younger than 1 year in Latin America have incomplete vaccination schedules . Even more concerning is the high number of “zero-dose” children — those who have never been taken to a vaccination center at all. Due to the risks this population faces, experts from the Latin American Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases are calling for increased regional attention in an article published in the journal F1000Research .

“This article is relevant because discussions around vaccination often focus solely on coverage, which may appear high, while overlooking a significant proportion of children who haven’t received a single vaccine. This creates a serious risk for them, which is why it’s essential to id

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