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How have the trends in MR coverage been following the supplementary immunization program?

Content Editor: Dr. Tanya Tanu

May 3, 2024 at 3:30:00 PM

Immunization program, Measles, Rubella, Supplementary immunization

Content Editor: Dr. Tanya Tanu

  • The community-based cross-sectional study done by Prosperi et al aimed to estimate MR coverage along with an evaluation of the factors determining vaccine-seeking behavior in the communities.

  • The five districts included were as follows: 

  1. Dibrugarh, Assam

  2. Hoshiarpur, Punjab

  3. Palghar, Maharashtra 

  4. Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

  5. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

  • A total of 3357 study participants aged 9 months to 15 years across 5 districts of India, were evaluated based on immunization records and respondent recall.

  • The immunization coverage ranged from 74.2% in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh to 90.4% in Dibrugarh, Assam.

  • Caregiver- awareness regarding MR Campaigns was significantly high ranging from 88.8%- 97-6%.

  • None of the districts achieved the elimination target of 95% immunization coverage.

  • The low coverage areas need to be identified and steps to strengthen routine immunization need to be undertaken.

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