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Routine Immunization: India's Achilles' heel!

Immunization programs are the cornerstone of public health, world over. Vaccination was practiced in India since the early 1900s, especially against small pox, in late 1940's. A National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) was set up in 2003, and a Midterm Strategic Plan (MTSP) developed in 2004. From April 2005, immunization is an important component of RCH II under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). (Editorial)

Author(s):
R K Agarwal
Date:
Aug 2008
Source:
Indian Pediatrics Vol: 45 Issue: 8 pp: 625-628
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