Immunization status of 1 to 5 year children of a rural population in Rajasthan, India

Dr. Lokesh Kumar Sonkaria; Dr. Dewesh Kumar; Dr. Afifa Zafer

Volume : VI, Issue : I, January - 2016

Immunization status of 1 to 5 year children of a rural population in Rajasthan, India

Dr. Lokesh Kumar Sonkaria, Dr. Dewesh Kumar, Dr. Afifa Zafer

Abstract :

Immunization is one of the most cost–effective health investments, with proven strategies that make it accessible to even the most hard–to–reach and vulnerable populations. This study attempts to assess the immunization status of children residing in rural area of Rajasthan. A community based cross–sectional descriptive study was carried out to in field practice area of RHTC Naila, attached to SMS Medical College, Jaipur. Thirty cluster sampling technique was used to cover whole field practice area and total sample size taken was 330. Immunization status was recorded from the immunization card or ‘Mamata card’ of the child and if it was not found then history was taken about vaccination through the mother. Out of total 330 children, fully immunized were 248 (75.15%) who received one dose of BCG, one dose of Measles, 3 doses of OPV and 3 doses of DPT vaccines up to 1 year of age.