vaccine coverage rates

Vaccine coverage rates refer to the percentage of a population that has received a particular vaccine. For example, a 70% coverage rate means that 70 out of every 100 people are vaccinated. High coverage rates help protect entire communities by reducing the spread of preventable diseases, including those who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons. Monitoring these rates helps health officials assess how well vaccination programs are working and identify gaps where more outreach or access is needed to achieve herd immunity, which safeguards public health.