The Consensus Conference followed up on the recommendations of the 1996 Canadian National Immunization Conference which stated that “an immunization tracking system is urgently needed in Canada”. The participants agreed that Canada should establish comprehensive immunization registries in all provinces and territories within 5 years. Currently, only Prince Edward Island, Ontario, and Manitoba h...

BACKGROUND Guangdong province attracted more than 31 million migrants in 2010. But few studies were performed to estimate the complete and age-appropriate immunization coverage and determine risk factors of migrant children. METHODS 1610 migrant children aged 12-59 months from 70 villages were interviewed in Guangdong. Demographic characteristics, primary caregiver's knowledge and attitude to...

In populations without immunization, pertussis is a high-incidence, endemic disease with cyclic epidemic peaks occurring every 2-5 years. The universal use of pertussis vaccines in children results in a marked reduction in incidence, but the frequency of disease cycles does not lengthen. This indicates that the organism (Bordetella pertussis) remains prevalent in the population. Studies of prol...

BACKGROUND In 2012, the ItalianMinistry of Health issued the National Immunization Prevention Plan (Piano Nazionale Prevenzione Vaccinale, or PNPV 2012-2014), with the aim of harmonizing immunization strategies across the country and ensuring equitable access to infectious disease prevention to all citizens. The Plan defines the immunization standards all regions should comply with. OBJECTIVE...

Immunization is an effort to actively cause or increase a person's immunity particular disease so that if one day exposed the it will not be sick only experience mild illness. DPT immunization can prevent diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus which disability even death. by giving immunizations reduce incidence of morbidity, disability, deaths due PD3I estimated 2 3 million each year. in Aurduri Pu...

Infectious diseases in any age group can be successfully prevented through immunization. Protection provided through immunization in childhood decreases over the years. Immunization in adulthood is important because of the growing elderly population, chronic diseases, and globalization. Recommendations on this subject are being constantly updated through scientific guidelines. Immunization in a...

BACKGROUND Immunization is the most cost-effective method to prevent and control vaccine-preventable diseases. Migrant population in China has been rising rapidly, and their immunization status is poor. China has tried various strategies to strengthen its health system, which has significantly improved immunization for migrants. METHODS This study applied a qualitative retrospective review me...

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The challenges facing childhood immunization coverage, coupled with the dramatic resurgence of preventable diseases suggest that current strategies to ensure positive result in national immunization programmes in Nigeria needs to be examined. Immunization is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions to date, saving millions of lives and protecting countless children from illnes...