Publication: Are we progressing towards elimination of diphtheria, pertusis, tetanus from Nepal?
Date
2008
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus (DPT) are the vaccine preventable diseases of childhood. The published literatures and
reports related to DPT immunization coverage are relatively more than DPT diseases. The striking reduction in deaths
and in the incidence of these diseases has been closely associated with the introduction of specific vaccination program.
Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) is a priority program in the country. Nepal has been running country-wide
immunization program since 1989. However, there is no doubt that the program has contributed significantly towards
reduction of infants and child mortality. Effective and efficient surveillance system and strengthening the routine
immunization against DPT are the key steps for elimination of DPT diseases.
Key words: DPT, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Immunization, DPT Vaccine, surveillance, vaccine coverage, Nepal.
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Jha N 1, Kumar S2
1Professor, 2 Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal