Vaccination Status Of Children Aged 1-5 Years In Labour Community

Abstract

Objective: To determine the vaccination status of children aged 1-5 years.
Material and Methods: Mothers of children aged 1-5 years coming to pediatrics out patient
department were interviewed according to pre designed questionnaire. The data then complied
was interpreted at the end of study.
Results: Results of our study showed 59% of children received full course of vaccination. 9%
were not vaccinated at all. 32% of children received 1-3 doses of vaccination but did not complete
the course.
Conclusion:Immunization coverage of children in Pakistan is still around 60%. Our effort needs
to be intensified to reach the poor children living in far off areas.