EVALUATION OF THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AND CONTRAINDICATIONS TO IMMUNIZATION IN A TROPICAL PEDIATRIC-CLINIC

  • 1 January 1985
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 63  (5) , 915-918
Abstract
The immunization status and frequency of contraindications to immunization were studied in 446 children attending the paediatric clinic of a teaching hospital in south India. In all, 27% of the children were up to date in their immunizations, 19% had a contraindication, and 57% required and could safely be given immunizations. A policy of offering immunizations in paediatric clinics to all who require them and who do not have a contraindication would result in protection of a significant number of unimmunized children.