The DTP vaccine protects against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (whooping cough).Millions of children globally, including 1.44 million in India, have not received their full three doses of the DTP vaccine. This is a significant concern as routine childhood vaccinations, such as DTP, are considered among the most powerful and cost-effective public health interventions available. The decline in DTP vaccination coverage has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with an estimated 15.6 million children worldwide missing their full three doses of DTP or a measles vaccine between 2020 and 2023.
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