For several decades, Cameroon has been experiencing massive challenges with regards to infection prevention and the fight against epidemics. The resistance against and refusal of vaccines by some populations has marred the efficiency and efficacy of vaccination campaigns against diseases of epidemic potential such as Measles, Yellow Fever, Tetanus, Poliomyelitis, etc. This phenomenon has been observed in many regions of Cameroon, particularly the North West, Litoral, Centre, East and West Regions of the country. In 1990, there was massive refusal of the Tetanus Toxoid vaccine (TT), followed by the refusal of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV), and the persistent refusals of the Poliomyelitis Vaccine by some families and communities. Very recently there has been massive anti-campaigns leading to the boycott of the Ebola Trial Vaccine in Bamenda and Yaoundé. Effective vaccination and immunization coverage in Cameroon, therefore, needs to be reviewed.
Keywords:Vaccination, Immunization, Misconception, Appraisal, Cameroon.