The Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in India aims to prevent infectious diseases like diphtheria, hepatitis B, tetanus, measles, mumps and pertussis through vaccination. Vaccination is an effective public health measure that protects both individuals and communities by building immunity. The government of India has implemented vaccination successfully through routine health checkups and immunization drives organized across all regions of the country.

1. 91-11-41213100

2. A brief introduction to India’s Universal Immunization (Vaccination) Programme
91-11-41213100
The Public health care system has taken effective measures in imparting vaccination for
immunization session covering all regions. The Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)
is an initiative to prevent infectious diseases like Diphtheria, Hepatitis B, Tetanus,
Measles, Mumps and Pertussis.

3. 91-11-41213100
Immunization is a step towards adequate protection against serious complications
that arises if one is not properly vaccinated. After undergoing vaccination,
safeguarding yourself and people around you from infectious diseases comes easily.
The body’s immunization system properly functions if vaccinations are taken at the
right time, thereby averting any kind of endemic.
Immunization Overview

4. • Vaccination prevents serious diseases – People with weakened immune system are
prone to major health risk. Vaccinations are systemic interventions to keep in check
their chronic condition
• Lead healthy lifestyle with vaccination – The ideal vaccination starts from childhood
and continues till adulthood. It the most safest and convenient way to maintain a
healthy lifestyle throughout
91-11-41213100
Why we need vaccination?
Vaccinations are mandatory if you want to lead a healthy lifestyle
and free from potentially harmful diseases. Here’s an elaborate
guide on why you should get vaccinated.

5. • Lifetime Protection with vaccination – Get immunized boost the health system.
Moreover, a vaccinated person tends to remain active for lifetime
• Indirectly protects vulnerable people – During some stages people with certain
medical condition can’t get vaccinated. However, a vaccinated person around
them can prevent the spread any kind of diseases
• Controls wide-spread Epidemic– Some of the widely spread infectious disease
still exist. Therefore getting vaccinated is constructive way to boost the immune
system
91-11-41213100

6. Successful Implementation of Vaccinations in India
91-11-41213100
Vaccination contributes as the most cost-effective intervention initiated by the Government
of India. Keeping sustainable growth in check by routine health-check-ups and timely
vaccination drive are the progressive mechanism maintained by the concerned authorities.
Apart from these, awareness programmes have been highlighted by the expert health panels
across all over the region. With concentrated effort in educating the masses and provision of
innovative health-care system, vaccine preventable diseases are averted on a big scale.

7. ITSU Initiatives
The Immunization Technical Support Unit facilitates routine
immunization programme, strengthening and monitoring regular health
concerns of the nation. Through Improved surveillance, highlighting the
core issues in reduction of infectious & life-threatening complications is
achieved with adequate vaccination initiatives.
91-11-41213100

8. Contact Us
Immunization Technical Support Unit (ITSU)
14, Community Centre, Panchsheel Park
New Delhi- 110017, India
Website: https://www.itsu.org.in
Thanks
ITSU ORG.
91-11-41213100