Expanding and improving urban outreach immunization in Patna, India; Extension et amélioration du projet de sensibilisation vaccinale urbaine à Patna, en Inde; Expandiendo y mejorando la cobertura de la inmunización urbana en Patna, India

Objectives: We conducted a case study of an urban immunization outreach strategy to determine the feasibility of the intervention and to measure administrative immunization coverage outcomes. Methods: A multipronged strategy for improving immunization coverage in Urban Patna, India, was implemented...

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Published in:Tropical medicine & international health 2012-03, Vol.17 (3), p.292
Main Authors: Pradhan, Narottam, Ryman, Tove K, Varkey, Sherin, Ranjan, Alok, Gupta, Satish K, Krishna, Gopal, Swetanki, R. P, Young, Randall
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Language:English
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Immunization
Intervention
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Summary:Objectives: We conducted a case study of an urban immunization outreach strategy to determine the feasibility of the intervention and to measure administrative immunization coverage outcomes. Methods: A multipronged strategy for improving immunization coverage in Urban Patna, India, was implemented for 1year (2009/2010). The strategy was designed to increase immunization sites, shift human resources, plan logistics, improve community mobilization, provide supervision, strengthen data flow and implement special vaccination drives. Results: Over 1year, the coverage of all primary vaccines of the Universal Immunization Program improved by over 100%. Conclusion: Coverage can be rapidly improved through outreach immunization in low socioeconomic areas if existing opportunities are carefully utilized.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1360-2276
1365-3156
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-3156.2011.02916.x