154 million lives saved in 50 years: 5 charts on the global success of vaccines

Summary

1. Vaccines reduced under-five child mortality by nearly 40% since 1974.
2. Measles vaccination accounted for 60% of the lives saved by vaccines.
3. The impact of vaccines is greater in low- and middle-income countries, promoting health equity.

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