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<p>The UK believes all children should have access to lifesaving vaccines and is committed
to supporting their increased uptake internationally. We deliver this through our
strong investment in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which will vaccinate an additional
76 million children in 68 of the world’s poorest countries by 2020.</p><p> </p><p>We
are deeply concerned that opposition to vaccinations and spread of anti-vaccine misinformation
could undermine these hard-fought gains that have helped protect the world’s most
vulnerable children from vaccine preventable diseases and outbreaks. Gavi shares this
concern and works through civil society groups at local levels to address opposition
to vaccines. These groups monitor anti-vaccine sentiment at local levels and help
counter vaccine misinformation by providing accurate information of their health benefits.
This approach helps provide a deeper understanding of the causes of opposition to
vaccinations. Gavi also supports health workers with additional training on how to
speak to parents to help address any concerns or fears about vaccinations.</p>
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