A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF MOTHERS REGARDING THE IMMUNISATION OF CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS IN SELECTED AREA OF INDORE, MADHYA PRADESH

Abstract

Immunizations is one of the most successful and core effective public health investigation to bring healthy future generation. Immunization is defined as the process of inducing the immunity in an individual against an infection organism or agent. They are important for both adults and children in that they can protect themselves from many diseases. Immunization not only protects the child against deadly diseases but also helps in developing child’s immune system. Through the use of immunization, some infections and diseases were almost completely eradicated throughout the world. immunization has been named as one of the “Great health achievements” in the 20th century”. The world health organization launched the first Global programme o immunization known as Expanded Programme on Immunization meant to cover pregnant women and children up to the age of five year.