Impact of Intensified Campaign on Immunization of under 16 Children During Outbreak of Diphtheria in Manjeri Municipality from June 2016 - October 2016
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Objectives To assess the impact of intensified campaign during June – October 2016 on immunization coverage of under 16 children of Manjeri Municipality To assess the changes in immunization status of Unimmunized and Partially Immunized under 5 children of different age groups, sex and religion Methods Study Design: Cross sectional Study Setting: Manjeri Municipal Area Study Period: June 2016 - October 2016 Participants: UI & PI under 16 Children of the area Sample size: 27690 Children Data Collectio: Survey by Trained Health staffof PP unit of GMC Manjeri Large majority of UI/PI children remain unchanged as parents are reluctant to Statistical Analysis: Using Excel Sheet Intensified Campaign Workshop -1, Seminars -2: Awareness camps – 3 PTA Meetings- 46 House visits of UI/PI children by ward councilors, doctors politicians & religious leaders IMMUNIZATION SESSIONS Outreach - 140 Institution- 52, School -3 using Td vaccine. Results I. Immunization coverage as on 30-06-2016 • Under 5 children (8341):80.02% [0.19%UI & 18.89%PI] • Under 16 children (27690):76.05% [2.77%UI & 21.8%PI] II. After the intensified immunization campaign changes observed are • PI Children: 0-5 years:9%became fully immunized0-16 years: 18.07%became FI • UI Children: 0- 5 years:3.77%became PI0-16 years: 19%became PI III. Older children (7 – 16) are getting benefitted With school immunizations schedules with3 sessions 32.8%UI got Td vaccination. IV. On comparing the immunization status of 0-5 children at two different points of time on 30-06-2016 to and 31-10-2016 results are as follows:
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Dr Ajith Kumar V T
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