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Pediatric Immunization Strategies
Presented from India by Dr. Col Om Prakash SinghViews
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Case Description
Vaccination schedules are carefully designed to provide immunity when children are most vulnerable.Immunizations are administered in a series to ensure full protection over time. Combination vaccines streamline the process, reducing the number of shots required. Herd immunity, achieved when a...
Case Summary
- Immunization is defined as the process of making a person immune to an infectious disease by administering all or part of a microorganism or a modified product to stimulate an immune response mimicking natural infection, with the agent known as a vaccine. It prevents millions of deaths annually from diseases like diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, influenza, and measles, and is a crucial component of primary health care.
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Dr. Col Om Prakash Singh
Alumni-Professor & HOD PediatricsNarayana Medical College, Patna
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