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A better way to speed the adoption of vaccines

• Many vaccines are implemented slowly, particularly in developing countries. Every year, nearly 11 million children whose lives could be saved by vaccination die.
• The process of introducing vaccines, which varies from country to country, is influenced by many stakeholders. The resulting confusion slows decision making and compounds chronic problems, such as limited public-health budgets.
• McKinsey research suggests that network analysis, which companies use to improve business outcomes by analyzing information flows and personal relationships, could speed the adoption of vaccines.