| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3382472 | Pediatric Infectious Disease | 2010 | 11 Pages |
Background:— To evaluate the immunization coverage of the eligible population of rural area of Kota in year 2007.Material And Method:— The study of immunization status was planned for villages in Kota district with adequate transport facilities, with atleast a primary school, and are within 6 km distance from the sub-centre.The period of the study was divided into 3 phases. The first phase constituted the preparatory Phase. The next phase was devoted to the survey work and during the last phase data compilation was done.Result:— Out of 210 children 85.7% were fully immunized while 12.3% and 1.9% children were partially immunized and unimmunized respectively. Lack of information was the major reason responsible for immunization failure.Conclusion:— To increase vaccine coverage among children, parents' awareness about vaccination should be promoted, especially among working mothers. Efforts to enhance access to vaccination services and to communicate with the parents about changing vaccination schedules are necessary.
