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11861591

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-3-6
pubmed:abstractText
Based on the recommendations of the World Health Organization, India as a member-state is likely to implement universal immunization against hepatitis B through the existing Universal Immunization Programme (UIP). A pilot project is already under progress in two municipal zones of Delhi. This paper begins by reviewing epidemiological features of hepatitis B in India, some established aspects and other emerging trends. The gaps in the existing knowledge base are also given due consideration. The current recommendation is to deliver the vaccine at zero-day for infants in the absence of facilities for antenatal screening and immunoglobulin administration. The paper explores the potential pitfalls for integrating the proposed hepatitis B vaccination with the DPT (diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus) schedule. Based on the findings of the National Family Health Survey, the likely coverage for the states is estimated for both the schedules--zero-day and with DPT. The performance of the pilot phase is reviewed through the results of a coverage survey. The paper also estimates the resources that should be committed to launch the universal immunization of hepatitis B vaccination and the sustainability issues thereof. The paper finally concludes with the position that hepatitis B immunization will 'sink or sail' with the UIP. Further, this should act as an engine for recharging the infrastructure and functioning of the public health system and promote general preventive practices like universal precautions.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
H
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0268-1080
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
17
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
99-105
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2002
pubmed:articleTitle
The sustainability of hepatitis B immunization within the Universal Immunization Programme in India.
pubmed:affiliation
Epidemiology Division & Public Health Laboratory, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, India. pdg@ieg.ernet.in
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article