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. 2014 Jul 31;8(7):e3009. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0003009

Table 3. Proposed vaccination scheme by the Immunizations Systems Working Group.

Vaccination Scheme Proposed by the Immunizations Systems Working Group*
Years after introduction Cohorts (years of age) Population to be vaccinated (per year) ** Required doses (million) **
First year 2, 3, and 4 5 to 8 million 15 to 24
Second year 2, 6, and 7 5 to 8 million 15 to 24
Third year onwards 2 2 to 3 million 6 to 9

*Considers three doses per child as per the recommended schedule [28].

** The annual birth cohort is estimated at 2 million children.