NEW DELHI — The coverage of childhood immunization programs declined globally in 2020, and India was no exception. However, the country prioritized its childhood immunization program by giving it an “essential service” designation. “As a result, India achieved an all-time high of 99 percent reported coverage with DPT3 [diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis] vaccine in the first quarter of 2021,” Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, […]
The post India’s 99 Percent Child Vaccination With DTP-3 In 2021 Despite Covid Commendable: WHO first appeared on The Florida Star | The Georgia Star.