ORLANDO, Fla. — Immunization rates for children around the world are going down, according to a report by the World Health Organization.
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Data shows that last year’s global vaccination coverage was at 84%.
This is down from the 96% that was recorded in 2019.
The WHO says the rate of immunizations hasn’t recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials said the rate of immunizations experienced a historic backslide during the pandemic.
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