Delhi is due to start a measles-rubella vaccination campaign this month for children in school and out of school within the age group of nine months to less than 15 years.
According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS 4), only 68.8 percent children aged 12-23 months are fully immunised in the National Capital Region (NCT) of Delhi The children outside the vaccination coverage in the capital city are at an increased risk of contracting deadly infectious diseases including tuberculosis, measles, and polio. Delhi is due to start a measles-rubella vaccination campaign this month for children in school and out of school within the age group of nine months to less than 15 years.
"The children who were not immunised face increased risk and may pave way for the wider prevalence of infectious diseases. Immunisation is one of the most cost-effective health investments, with proven strategies that allow its access to the most remote and vulnerable populations. With clearly defined target groups, immunization can be delivered effectively through outreach activities, and vaccination does not require any major lifestyle change," said Dr Raghuram Mallaiah, Director – Neonatology, Fortis La Femme, New Delhi.
Immunisation makes a child immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine within five years after birth in a phased manner. Vaccines stimulate the body's own immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or disease, say, experts.
Keeping this in mind, 'Mission Indradhanush' was introduced in India in 2014 that aims to receive full immunization coverage of 90 percent and sustain the same by the year 2020. The scheme delivers vaccination against eight diseases across the country, such as Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, severe form of childhood Tuberculosis, and Hepatitis B and Meningitis and Pneumonia caused by Haemophilus influenza type B as well as Rotavirus Diarrhoea, and Japanese Encephalitis.
WHY VACCINATION?
- Immunisation makes a child immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine within five years after birth in a phased manner.
- Vaccines stimulate the body’s own immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or disease, say, experts.
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