Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2016

IMMUNIZATION STATUS OF RURAL CHILDREN IN VADODARA DISTRICT (GUJARAT)

Bhupeshwari Patel, Dulari Gandhi

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<p> Introduction: Immunization is very important and cost effective measure in preventing many infectious diseases in children. Complete immunization coverage is still less than 60% in India. Incomplete or no immunization renders the child prone to various infections and undernutrition as well. In this study we aimed to know the immunization status of rural children of Vadodara district of Gujarat. Material methods: this was a cross sectional study conducted from December 2010 till November 2011 in different Anganwadi centers of rural areas in Vadodara. Children’s immunization and nutritional status were evaluated and statistically analysed. Results: total 250 children were included and 91% of them were fully immunized as per national immunization program till age. Conclusion : Although complete immunization rate is very good, some children are still not immunized at all. These unimmunized children are more at risk for severe undernutrition.</p>

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BHUPESHWARI PATEL, DULARI GANDHI IMMUNIZATION STATUS OF RURAL CHILDREN IN VADODARA DISTRICT (GUJARAT) Global Journal For Research Analysis, Vol.5, Issue : 4 APRIL 2016

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