Children living in urban areas in India were significantly more likely to be only partially immunized compared to children in rural areas. In this study, the authors suggest this may be the result of the tendency for those living in urban slums to move frequently, resulting in only partial immunization. No significant difference was found in rates of non-vaccination (children receiving no vaccines) in rural versus urban communities.
Full Citation:
Prinja, S., Monga, D., Rana, S.K., et al.. 2018. District level analysis of routine immunization in Haryana State: implications for Mission Indradhanush under Universal Immunization Programme. Indian Journal of Community Medicine. 43(3).
Title of Article: District level analysis of routine immunization in Haryana State: implications for Mission Indradhanush under Universal Immunization Programme
Author(s): Prinja, S., Monga, D., Rana, S.K., et al.
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Name: Indian Journal of Community Medicine
Publication Volume: 43(3)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6166503/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.4103/ijcm.IJCM_306_17
Topics: Equity
Disease Vaccines: Full immunization
Immunization Terms: Geographic equity | Zero-dose
Countries: India
WHO Regions: South-East Asia