Oyo caregivers are willing to embrace malaria vaccine despite knowledge gaps -Study
A study from the University of Ibadan indicates that while caregivers in Oyo State have limited knowledge about malaria vaccines, there is a high willingness to vaccinate children. Misconceptions regarding side effects remain a barrier to full understanding.
Why it matters
Understanding public perception is critical for the successful rollout of malaria vaccines in high-burden regions like Nigeria.
Add as a preferred source A University of Ibadan study has revealed that while many caregivers of under-five children in Oyo State have poor knowledge of the malaria vaccine, nearly all are willing to vaccinate their children once it becomes available.
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