Analysis of vaccination services, breastfeeding and complementary feeding in ayurvedic institute at Pilibhit

Abstract

Immunization is the process of inducing immunity against a specific disease. Vaccination refers to providing antigenic material (a vaccine) to stimulate an individual's immune system to develop adaptive immunity to a pathogen. Breast milk is an ideal food for a normal neonate. Breast feeding should be initiated as soon as possible. Though reported vaccination coverage and breastfeeding status is always higher, there is a wide gap in reported and evaluated coverage in India. Hence study was designed to evaluate the status of vaccination and feeding patterns in patients coming to Lalit Hari State Ayurveda Post graduate Medical College. Institution is providing vaccination services nearly since last 25 years.