Immunization status of children of India
Singh, P.; Yadav, R.J.
Indian Pediatrics 37(11): 1194-1199
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-6061 PMID: 11086301 Document Number: 517320
A study was conducted to assess the immunization status of children in 90 districts of the country giving due representation to all States and UTs. The study was conducted using WHO 30 cluster survey methodology with certain modifications incorporating information on sex, literacy and distance of the village. Information was collected for about nineteen thousand children. The immunization programme could reach about 90% of target children. About 63% of children received all the vaccines (BCG, DPT, OPV, measles). In the states of Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and NE States (combined) coverage levels were relatively lower. The coverage levels were also lower for children of illiterate mothers and in small, inaccessible and tribal village. Immunization coverage of children has improved in recent years. Further improvement may be achieved by targeting illiterate mothers, inaccessible and tribal areas and low performing states.