Vaccination in French Guiana. Overview of vaccination coverage in 2024.
Key Points
Infants
Diphtheria, tetanus, polio, pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B: vaccination coverage is very low
Pneumococcal disease: very low vaccination coverage
Meningococcal B: low vaccination coverage, showing a slight increase
Children and adolescents
Diphtheria, tetanus, and polio (DTP): low vaccination coverage but a slight increase with age
Meningococcal C: insufficient vaccination coverage among those aged 15 and older
Human papillomavirus: low vaccination coverage, showing a slight increase
Adults and pregnant women
Diphtheria, tetanus, and polio: low vaccination coverage for the recommended boosters at ages 25 and 45
Pertussis: very low vaccination coverage among pregnant women
People aged 65 and older
Vaccination coverage generally very insufficient
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