Immunization status of children of India.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the immunization status of children in 90 districts of the country giving due representation to all States and UTs.


METHODS
WHO 30 cluster survey methodology with certain modifications incorporating information on sex, literacy and distance of the village.


RESULTS
Information was collected for about nineteen thousand children. Immunization program could touch about 90% of target children. About 63% of children received all the vaccines (BCG, DPT, OPV, Measles). In the states of Bihar, Rajasthan, UP, MP, 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.


CONCLUSIONS
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.
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Institute for Research in Medical Statistics, Indian Council of Medical Research, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110 029, India.
Yadav
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004522:Educational Status; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007194:India; D007223:Infant; D019035:Rural Health Services; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors