Excellence in Pediatrics is a non-profit
global network dedicated to advancing
pediatric healthcare.
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While vaccines are one of the most powerful tools in modern medicine, too many children across Europe are still missing out. From marginalized groups to underserved individuals hidden within mixed-income communities, the road to full pediatric vaccination coverage is complex. At the Excellence in Pediatrics Institute, we’re committed to exposing the unseen barriers and empowering frontline healthcare professionals with actionable insights to close the equity gap in childhood immunizations.
Vaccine hesitancy is often framed as a choice—but in reality, many families face a web of challenges that make it difficult or impossible to adhere to vaccination schedules. These include:
In October and November 2024, we conducted an in-depth survey with nearly 200 healthcare professionals from across Europe. With support from Pfizer, this initiative focused on the challenges of vaccination equity within mixed socioeconomic communities—often overlooked in traditional public health models.
A deep dive into real-world challenges and ideas for targeted public health strategies.
Download ReportVisual overview of the most urgent findings from our stakeholder questionnaire.
Download PresentationA summary of what pediatricians can do to improve access and trust in primary care settings.
Download Infographic“Equity is not giving everyone the same thing. It’s giving each child the access and support they need to thrive.”
To move the needle on pediatric vaccination rates, public health initiatives must do more than deliver information—they must understand lived realities. Our report outlines practical, context-sensitive strategies to support communities that fall between the cracks. These include
