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Research paper thumbnail of Immunization

Partha’s Management Protocols in Pediatric and Adolescent Practice, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Chapter-30 VPD Surveillance and Integrated Disease Surveillance

Immunization in Clinical Practice, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Chapter-04 Immunization

IAP Management Algorithms for Common Pediatric Illnesses, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Chapter-04 Immunization

Frequently Asked Questions in Pediatric & Adolescent Practice, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of High Cost Is the Primary Barrier Reported by Physicians Who Prescribe Vaccines Not Included in India's Universal Immunization Program

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 2014

Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and rotavirus (... more Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and rotavirus (RV) vaccine are available in the private market in India, but, except for Hib in eight states, are not included in India's Universal Immunization Program (UIP). Pediatricians were surveyed about administering non-UIP vaccines. Most give these vaccines to some of their patients (73-83%, depending on vaccine), but few give them to all patients (7-18%). High cost was the most frequently cited barrier (93-96%). Only 10-12% of respondents had concerns about the efficacy of PCV or RV vaccine, and concerns about Hib vaccine efficacy or any vaccine safety issues were rare (1-3%). Practice varied by type of healthcare facility, with pediatricians at government hospitals least likely to administer non-UIP vaccines. Support for the inclusion of all three in the UIP was high (83-95%). Including Hib vaccine, PCV and RV vaccine in India's UIP would be supported by pediatricians and help eliminate the current barrier of high cost of these immunizations.

Research paper thumbnail of Immunization

Partha’s Management Protocols in Pediatric and Adolescent Practice, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Chapter-30 VPD Surveillance and Integrated Disease Surveillance

Immunization in Clinical Practice, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Chapter-04 Immunization

IAP Management Algorithms for Common Pediatric Illnesses, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Chapter-04 Immunization

Frequently Asked Questions in Pediatric & Adolescent Practice, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of High Cost Is the Primary Barrier Reported by Physicians Who Prescribe Vaccines Not Included in India's Universal Immunization Program

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 2014

Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and rotavirus (... more Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and rotavirus (RV) vaccine are available in the private market in India, but, except for Hib in eight states, are not included in India's Universal Immunization Program (UIP). Pediatricians were surveyed about administering non-UIP vaccines. Most give these vaccines to some of their patients (73-83%, depending on vaccine), but few give them to all patients (7-18%). High cost was the most frequently cited barrier (93-96%). Only 10-12% of respondents had concerns about the efficacy of PCV or RV vaccine, and concerns about Hib vaccine efficacy or any vaccine safety issues were rare (1-3%). Practice varied by type of healthcare facility, with pediatricians at government hospitals least likely to administer non-UIP vaccines. Support for the inclusion of all three in the UIP was high (83-95%). Including Hib vaccine, PCV and RV vaccine in India's UIP would be supported by pediatricians and help eliminate the current barrier of high cost of these immunizations.

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