A study to assess reasons for partial immunization and non- immunization among under five aged children of Pune

Abstract

The present cross-sectional study, carried out among 80 children in the age group for 0-5 yrs from selected areas of Pune. Objectives of the study were to assess immunization coverage among under five age children and to assess the reasons for partial immunization and non-immunization. 71.25% had fully immunized, 21.25% were partially immunized, 7.5% were non- immunized. The main reason cited for partial and non-immunization was unawareness of need for immunization.