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As World Immunization Week kicks off today, childhood vaccination remains among the most cost-effective uses of health spending. Significant progress has been made to expand global vaccine coverage. Yet, rates remain inequitable and highly variable within countries but also across those in the same income categories. For example, among children 12-23 months, coverage of the pentavalent 3 vaccine which protects against five major diseases ranges from 39.6 percent (Angola) to 96.5 percent (Burundi).