Abstract: To study vaccination coverage in 0-5 year. Age group in urban slums of Raipur city.
Methods: Retrospective, cross-sectional observational study of 407 children of 0-5 yr. age group in various slums of Raipur city.
Period of study: 1 year (September 2010-September 2011)
Results: In 0 to 5 year age group BCG vaccination coverage was 98%, DPT1, OPV1 – 96.1%; DPT2, OPV2-94.4%; DPT3,OPV3- 78.8%; measles 89%; DPT and OPV booster 40% and DT coverage was 3.9%; First dose of oral vitamin A was given to 48.3% subjects, 52% were fully immunized and 48% was partially immunized.
Conclusions: In urban slums of Raipur city vaccination coverage in 0-5 year. age group falls sharply as age of child progresses.
Keywords: Urban slums, Raipur city, vaccination coverage.
Title: VACCINATION COVERAGE IN URBAN SLUMS OF RAIPUR CITY
Author: Dr. Deepti Singh
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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