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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on routine vaccination rates around the world. According to the WHO and UNICEF, more than 23 million children missed their routine vaccination doses in 2020. This is a major setback for global health, as it puts children at risk of preventable diseases such as diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio and measles.