The Impact of the Decline in Childhood Immunization in Latin America: A Regional Analysis (#2170)
Read ArticleDate of Conference
July 15-17, 2026
Published In
"Engineering without Borders: Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge, Innovation, and Alliances for a Future from the Americas"
Location of Conference
Santiago (Chile)
Authors
Collantes Reyes, Noemi
Navarro Zaraza, Nelson Mauricio
Barrientos Avendaño, Edwin
Marquez Pinzón, Duvan Andrey
Zafra Aycardi, Mauricio Alfredo
Rico-Bautista, Dewar
Abstract
Childhood vaccination is of utmost importance to prevent diseases, although in Latin America, the decline in childhood vaccination has advanced rapidly. Circumstances such as socioeconomic inequality and poor health systems have exacerbated this situation and have been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. The literature review reveals a worrisome picture of millions of children not receiving their essential vaccines, increasing outbreaks of preventable diseases. These findings highlight the urgency of raising public awareness and adopting innovative technologies. Addressing these challenges is therefore fundamental for the sustainable development of the region.