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Accessed April 29, 2014. http://www.ifrc.org/ar/news-and-media/news-
stories/asia-pacific/pakistan/afghan-humanitarian-crisis-highlights-importance-of-
polio-immunization/.

Excellent info on this topic. It's good they're having this in schools.

Boseley, Sarah. "Polio Vaccination in Nigeria a Series of Unfortunate Events." The
Guardian.

Article explaining why Nigeria has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the
world.

Cashin-Garbutt, April. "Immunization in Developing Countries: An Interview with Dr.
Jos Vandelaer, Chief of Immunization for UNICEF." Immunization in
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Immunization for UNICEF. July 11, 2013. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130711/Immunization-in-developing-
countries-an-interview-with-Dr-Jos-Vandelaer-Chief-of-Immunization-for-
UNICEF.aspx.

This was an interview with the Chief of Immunization for UNICEF that explained
why it's hard for developing countries to gain access to vaccines and what UNICEF does
to address it.

"CDC Reports About 90 Percent of Children Who Died From Flu This Season Not
Vaccinated." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. July 24, 2013.
Accessed April 27, 2014. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/spotlights/children-flu-
deaths.htm.

Gives information about how many people weren't vaccinated during the flu
season and consequences of not being vaccinated for the flu.

"Central African Republic: 9,000 Children Vaccinated against Measles, Polio in Gadzi."
Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF) International. October 7, 2013. Accessed
April 28, 2014. http://www.msf.org/article/central-african-republic-9000-
children-vaccinated-against-measles-polio-gadzi.

This article showed how the MSF is working to immunize children in the Central
African Republic.

"Central African Republic Major Infectious Diseases." Demographics. December 6,
2013. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.indexmundi.com/central_african_republic/major_infectious_diseases.
html.

This article explained lots of diseases that can be found in developing countries.

"Concerns About Autism." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. March 26, 2014.
Accessed April 27, 2014.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/Concerns/Autism/Index.html.

Article that explains that vaccines have no link to autism.

"Cultural Perspectives on Vaccination." History of Vaccines RSS. Accessed April 28,
2014. http://www.historyofvaccines.org/content/articles/cultural-perspectives-
vaccination.

Informative article that helps understand the suspicion and mistrust of vaccines,
on an national as well as international basis.

"Decade of Vaccines Collaboration." Decade of Vaccines Collaboration RSS. Accessed
April 28, 2014. http://www.dovcollaboration.org/action-plan/.

Gives basic information about Global Vaccine Action Plan and how it has
developed over a period of time.

"GAVI Helps DTP3 Coverage Rise after Stagnation." GAVI Helps DTP3 Coverage Rise
after Stagnation. February 24, 2010. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.gavialliance.org/Library/News/ROI/2010/GAVI-helps-DTP3-
coverage-rise-after-stagnation/.

This article explains how GAVI helps increase global access to certain vaccines.

"Global Immunization: Vaccine Coverage Is Variable." The Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia. January 2013. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.chop.edu/service/parents-possessing-accessing-communicating-
knowledge-about-vaccines/global-immunization/global-immunization-vaccine-
coverage-is-variable.html.

This article explained several barriers to access of vaccines in developing
countries.

Global Vaccine Action Plan Strategic Objectives.
Http://www.who.int/immunization/global_vaccine_action_plan/GVAP_Strategic_
Objective_1-6.pdf?ua=1.

Illustrates main strategic objectives of the GVAP in a comprehensive way.

Graham-Harrison, Emma. "Taliban Stopping Polio Vaccinations, Says Afghan
Governor." The Guardian. March 13, 2013. Accessed April 29, 2014.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/mar/12/taliban-stopping-polio-
vaccinations-afghanistan.

Good info of vaccinations.

Hoemeke, Laura. "Nine Polio Workers Dead in Nigeria: How Can We Move beyond
Condemnation to Actions That Protect Health Workers?" Vital Blog. Accessed
April 28, 2014. http://www.intrahealth.org/blog/nine-polio-workers-dead-nigeria-
how-can-we-move-beyond-condemnation-actions-protect-health-
workers#.U17fmGRDvYN.

Article about violence against vaccine administrators in Nigeria and Pakistan, and
how religious violence is stopping the spread of vaccines in these countries, which is
hindering the process of eradicating polio.

"Immunization Coverage." WHO. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs378/en/.

Good information about challenges of immunizing people around the world, also
gives overview of infectious diseases that affect people.

"Immunization." UNICEF. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.unicef.org/immunization/.

Good launching page that leads to other information about vaccines and different
programs that UNICEF has.

"Immunization." UNICEF. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.unicef.org/immunization/index_why.html.

This article explains the diseases that are killing people in developing countries
and many of which can be prevented by vaccines.

"Incentives for Vaccines." Innovations for Poverty Action. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.poverty-action.org/provenimpact/vaccines/challenge.

Gives good local incentives for getting vaccinated in developing countries.

"Incentives for Vaccines." Innovations for Poverty Action. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.poverty-action.org/provenimpact/vaccines/challenge.

Gives good local incentives for getting vaccinated in developing countries.

"Incentives for Vaccines." Innovations for Poverty Action. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.poverty-action.org/provenimpact/vaccines/challenge.

Gives good local incentives for getting vaccinated in developing countries.

"Incentives for Vaccines." Innovations for Poverty Action. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.poverty-action.org/provenimpact/vaccines/challenge.

Gives good local incentives for getting vaccinated in developing countries.

"Incentives for Vaccines." Innovations for Poverty Action. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.poverty-action.org/provenimpact/vaccines/challenge.

Gives good local incentives for getting vaccinated in developing countries.

"Incentives for Vaccines." Innovations for Poverty Action. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.poverty-action.org/provenimpact/vaccines/challenge.

Gives good local incentives for getting vaccinated in developing countries.

"Incentives for Vaccines." Innovations for Poverty Action. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.poverty-action.org/provenimpact/vaccines/challenge.

Gives good local incentives for getting vaccinated in developing countries.

"Incentives for Vaccines." Innovations for Poverty Action. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.poverty-action.org/provenimpact/vaccines/challenge.

Gives good local incentives for getting vaccinated in developing countries.

Jeeta, Mandhip, and James Newell. "Childhood Vaccination in Africa and Asia: The
Effects of Parents' Knowledge and Attitudes." WHO. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/86/6/07-047159/en/.

Informative article from WHO that explains how parents' knowledge about
vaccines is affecting the vaccination rates in Asia and Africa.

Leblanc, Steve. "Parents Use Religion to Avoid Vaccines - USATODAY.com." Parents
Use Religion to Avoid Vaccines - USATODAY.com. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-10-18-religion-
vaccines_N.htm.

This article explains how parents are using religious reasons to exempt their
children from receiving vaccinations. Also gives statistics about how the number of
parents who claim religious reasons for not giving their children vaccines has increased
in the last decade.

"MD Travel Health - Afghanistan - Vaccinations, Malaria, Safety, and Other Medical
Advice." MD Travel Health - Afghanistan - Vaccinations, Malaria, Safety, and
Other Medical Advice. Accessed April 29, 2014.
http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/destinations/asia/afghanistan.php.

Good website. Good info for the topic

Mdecins Sans Frontires. "Vaccines in Developing Countries: Why the High Prices? -
Speaking of Medicine." Speaking of Medicine. April 23, 2013. Accessed April
28, 2014. http://blogs.plos.org/speakingofmedicine/2013/04/23/vaccines-in-
developing-countries-why-the-high-prices/.

This article explained why the vaccines of vaccines are high for developing
countries and how that affects their access to vaccines.

"Never Miss Another Jab." WHO. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.who.int/campaigns/immunization-week/2014/en/.

Helpful information about the World Immunization Week from WHO-gives
dates, statistics about immunization,, and themes for 2014.

"Never Miss Another Jab." WHO. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.who.int/features/2014/immunization-app/en/.

Information about new helpful app from WHO that gives parents information
about vaccines and is designed to fit many different countries.

"Outside the Hospital Walls: Mobile Clinics in Kabul, Afghanistan." MSF USA.
Accessed April 29, 2014. http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/article/outside-
hospital-walls-mobile-clinics-kabul-afghanistan.

Really good program.

"Parents Claim Religion to Avoid Vaccines for Kids." Msnbc.com. Accessed April 28,
2014. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/21347434/ns/health-childrens_health/t/parents-
claim-religion-avoid-vaccines-kids/#.U1XenmRDvYM.

Article about how parents use religious reasons to avoid vaccinations for their
children.

"Partnering With Religious Leaders and Groups." Building Trust in Immunization.
Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.unicef.org/ceecis/building_trust_immunization.pdf.

Very informative journal that includes 3 case studies of countries that overcame
their vaccination problems by having religious leaders help promote them.

"PATH." Vaccine Access and Delivery Global Program -. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://sites.path.org/vaccineaccessanddelivery/.

This article explains PATH works to make vaccines available to people in
developing countries.

"Press Centre." UNICEF. January 8, 2014. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.unicef.org/media/media_71726.html.

This article shows how UNICEF is helping the Central African Republic prevent
disease outbreak by immunizing people.

"The Problem." Shot@Life. Accessed April 28, 2014. http://shotatlife.org/learn/problem/.

Gives a concise understanding about what problems the lack of vaccines is
causing around the world, and why it is happening.

Salim, Fiza. Culture, Politics, and Religion: Exploring Resistance to Vaccinations in
South Asia.
Https://www.academia.edu/3158834/Culture_Politics_and_Religion_Exploring_R
esistance_to_Vaccinations_in_South_Asia.

Study that explains the background of vaccines in South Asia and explores the
resistance to vaccine through a cultural, political, and religious lens.

Schimpff, Stephen C., MD. "Vaccines in the Developing World." KevinMD.com. July
15, 2011. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2011/07/vaccines-developing-world.html.

This article explains why it's important for vaccines to reach developed countries
as well as developing countries.

"The Solution: Vaccines." Shot@Life. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://shotatlife.org/learn/solution/.

This article explains the benefits of vaccines and why it's a good solution to
prevent diseases.

"Strengthening Routine Immunization in Sudan." WHO. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.who.int/features/2013/sudan_immunization/en/.

Informative article that explains how the WHO has been able to give vaccines to
people in Sudan, and how they overcame challenges.

Tran, Mark. "Report Highlights Central African Republic's Alarming Mortality Rates."
Theguardian.com. December 13, 2011. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2011/dec/13/conflict-and-
development-child-mortality.

This article explained why the Central African Republic's has such high mortality
rates and what can be done to help them. It also had lots of statistics about the Central
African Republic.

" Traveldoctor - Vaccinations and Malaria Prevention - Afghanistan - Asia."
Traveldoctor - Vaccinations and Malaria Prevention - Afghanistan - Asia.
Accessed April 29, 2014.
http://www.traveldoctor.info/vaccinations/afghanistan.102.html.

Very good source.

Trifunov, David, and Mariya Karimjee. "Polio Workers Shot in Pakistan, 9 Killed in 3
Days." GlobalPost. Accessed April 28, 2014. doi:Report on violence against
workers trying to eradicate polio; 9 were shot in 3 days in Pakistan.

"UN-backed Afghan Vaccination Drive to Reach 8 Million Children." ReliefWeb.
Accessed April 29, 2014. http://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/un-backed-
afghan-vaccination-drive-reach-8-million-children.

Good source on this topic. Good website

United States. Central Intelligence Agency. The World Factbook.
https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cia.gov%2Flibrary%2Fpublications%2Fthe-world-.

This source showed the infant mortality rates in many countries.

"Vaccination Strategies." MSF Access Campaign. July 2011. Accessed April 28, 2014.
http://www.msfaccess.org/content/vaccination-strategies.

This article explains the need of more flexible and more coordinated vaccine
strategies so more people can be vaccinated.

"Vaccine Experts Offer Solutions to Support Vaccine Innovation, Access." BIO. April
22, 2013. Accessed April 28, 2014. http://www.bio.org/media/press-
release/vaccine-experts-offer-solutions-support-vaccine-innovation-access.

This article explains some of the approaches being used to increase access to
vaccines in the developing world.

Walsh, Fergus, John Walton, Sophia Domfeh, Martyn Reese, and Claire Shannon. "The
Growth of Global Immunisation." BBC News. October 16, 2013. Accessed April
28, 2014. http://www.bbc.com/news/health-24519949.

This article had good charts and statistics. It has lots of information on global
access to vaccines.

Warraich, Haider J. "Religious Opposition to Polio Vaccination." Emerging Infectious
Diseases 15, no. 6 (2009): 978. doi:10.3201/eid1506.090087.

Article that is informative about the religious opposition to vaccination in
Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria, which is the reason why these are the 3 countries left
in the world that have not eradicated polio yet.