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Journal Article 
Childhood vaccinations in Croatia 
Tesovic, G 
2012 
0 
Periodicum Biologorum
ISSN: 0031-5362 
PERIODICUM BIOLOGORUM 
ZAGREB 
114 
2 
149-166 
WOS:000313375200004 
The vaccination of children is an extremely important public health measure which significantly reduced the morbidity and mortality from various infectious diseases in the last sixty years in Croatia. The Childhood Vaccination Program in Croatia is based on mandatory vaccinations that are purchased by the state free of charge. Each year the program is announced by the Minister of Health based on the recommendations by the Croatian National Institute of Public Health. Today all Croatian children are compulsory vaccinated against ten different infectious diseases. Although the program has experienced significant quality improvements in the recent years, including the introduction of modern, combination vaccines, room for further improvement and inclusion of new vaccines, despite the complex economic situation, certainly exists.