UNIVERSAL IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMME IN LUNI BLOCK OF JODHPUR DISTRICT

Dr. Santosh Singh Gehlot; Dr. Girdharee Lal Saini; Dr. Pratibha Chauhan

Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2016

UNIVERSAL IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMME IN LUNI BLOCK OF JODHPUR DISTRICT

Dr. Santosh Singh Gehlot, Dr. Girdharee Lal Saini, Dr. Pratibha Chauhan

Abstract :

Background: Immunization is one of the most well-known and effective methods of preventing childhood diseases. With the implementation of the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) by the Government of India, significant achievements have been made in preventing and controlling vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). Aims & Objectives: The present study was undertaken:- 1. To know complete immunization of children against vaccine preventable diseases under Universal Immunization Programme. 2. To know month-wise trend of complete immunization of children against vaccine preventable diseases under UIP. Materials and methods: This is an Institutional based study and have been conducted in CHC, PHCs, and Sub-centers of Luni Block of Jodhpur District of Rajasthan from 1st January 01, 2016 to July 31st 2016. All the children who have been immunized during this period are included in the study. Results: During our study period of 7 months, a total of 3727 children below the age of 6 years have been completely immunized under Universal Immunization Programme. Out of this, maximum number of children (622) has been immunized in the month of June 2016. Minimum number of children (478) has been immunized in the month of March 2016.