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Immunisation is one of the most cost-effective health interventions known to mankind. In the relatively short time that we have used this tool, small pox has been eradicated and we are at the threshold of eliminating polio.
The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) publishes a Guide Book on Immunisation, for the guidance of its members. It is meant to guide vaccination efforts in India, taking into account the disease prevalence, health priorities, and resource allocation possible. This website presents the key recommendations of the IAP Committee on Immunisation.
The recommendations here are the 'best individual practices schedule' for a given child and would necessarily be at some variance from the National Immunisation Schedule of the Government of India, which is meant for the public at large. With the availability of many newer vaccines, it is necessary that some of these should be considered for routine immunisation and the immunisation schedule has to be changed accordingly. From time to time, updates to the recommendations of the latest Guidebook will be published on this site.
The IAP Guidebook on Immunization
2009 Edition
Editors
Dr Tanu Singhal
Dr YK Amdekar
Dr RK Agarwal
Introduction
Basic Vaccinology
Immunisation Schedule
Individual Vaccines
Vaccination in Special Situations
The Cold Chain
Adverse Events
Practical Aspects
Internet Resources
Ready Reckoner
Annexure
IAP COI Stand on Measles Vaccine Deaths
Other Vaccination Resources
Internet resources on vaccination
Vaccine Storage Guide from IAP Surat
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