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What are the objectives of pulse polio immunization?
India to be polio free.
Polio immunization had little effect on the number of cases of polio-?
Polo was diagnosed in 1789, the immunization is preventive treatment. Once diagnosed with polo the immunization does not help.
How many doses are in the immunization for Inactivated Polio?
The immunization for Inactivated Polio contains four doses. The doses are usually given at 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months, and 4-6 years of age.
Write a note on pulse polio immunizations programme?
Polio immunization programme is a global campaign whose main aim is to kick polio out of the world. Children under the age of 5 are usually vaccinated every year.
What is the polio vaccine called?
Poliomyelitis Vaccine. I don't think they're are any other names to it than that and the "Polio Vaccine" It can be done by OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) or through inoculation (Dead Polio Virus is injected into your body). This immunization is known to have side effects.
What was Jonas Stalk contribuition to science?
Jonas Stalk is credited with developing the first successful polio vaccine. His discovery revolutionized the field of medicine and significantly decreased the incidence of polio worldwide. Stalk's work has had a lasting impact on public health and immunization practices.
When was the first polio campaign done in India?
India started vaccination against polio in the year 1978 with Expanded Program in Immunization (EPI). The vaccination is done by giving three doses of OPV to each infant and by 1984 Government of India was successful in giving vaccination to almost 40% of the infants in the country. Universal Immunization Program (UIP) was introduced to cover all the districts of the country in the year 1985. Many programs have been launched by the Government of India to completely eradicate polio from the country. Pulse polio campaign was established in the year 1995-96 by the Government of India.
Why is polio such a rare disease today?
Polio is rare today due to widespread vaccination efforts, specifically the introduction of the oral polio vaccine in the 1960s and subsequent global immunization campaigns. These efforts have greatly reduced the number of polio cases worldwide and helped control the spread of the disease.
What disease can be prevent by immunization?
Many diseases can be prevented by immunization, including polio, measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, hepatitis B, and influenza. By receiving vaccines, individuals can develop immunity to these diseases and reduce the risk of becoming infected.
There is no need to get immunizations anymore because viruses are no longer a problem like they were in the past?
There is still need to get immunization for other diseases which are still a problem today (such as polio), at least once in early age.
Who worked with Jonas salk?
The inventor of one of the forms of the Polio vaccine, Dr. Salk was born in New York City and died 1995 due to heart failure.
What are the different kinds of immunizations?
There are a few different kinds of immunizations some you should get and some that is optional. Like the MMR combined vaccine, Varicella, Influenza, Rotavirus, Polio and Hepatitis A, B, C.
