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Pediatric Immunization Strategies
Presented from India by Dr. Col Om Prakash Singh0
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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.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Col Om Prakash Singh
Professor & HOD Pediatrics NMCH,Jamuhar, Sasaram,BiharDr. Om Prakash Singh is currently working as Professor & HOD Pediatrics Nalanda Medical College,Patna. He has 21 years of experience and 10+ yrs as Professor in Pediatrics. He has 27 publications across India. He is a life member of Indian Pediatric Association (IAP) & National Neonatal Forum ( NNF).