Vaccination in children with disability in Fiji
Led by Associate Professor Meru Sheel, this project is seeking to measure the vaccination status in children with disability in Suva-Nausori corridor, Fiji. The study found that children with disability had reduced vaccination due to multiple reasons, and experienced barriers like access, stigma, and lack of information. This information will be crucial in developing future vaccination programs.
Associate Professor Meru Sheel is an infectious diseases epidemiologist with interest in public health emergencies and immunisation who conducts rigorous research, education, and training across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as developing innovative solutions to strengthen immunisation programs, disease surveillance, and emergency (e.g. outbreaks) preparedness and responses. She leads the Infectious Diseases, Immunisation and Emergencies Group, which is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of infectious diseases transmission, prevention and control using epidemiology and population health approaches.
Funded by Sydney ID, the Reaching the unreached in Southeast Asia project, is designing pro-equity strategies to ensure equal access to vaccination for all