Immunization in children discusses the importance of vaccination schedules and storage. Key points covered include: smallpox has been eradicated and polio last occurred in India in 2011. Vaccines should be stored at different temperatures depending on the type - with OPV and diluents in freezers and BCG, measles and DPT in refrigerators. Special vaccines like meningococcal and influenza may be given in some circumstances. Common adverse reactions include anaphylaxis, fever and swelling but contraindications are immunodeficiency and allergies. Proper storage and following schedules are emphasized to provide protection from vaccine-preventable diseases.

1. IMMUNIZATION IN CHILDREN
Dr Gururaja R
MD,DNB(Paed)

2. Small Pox -obituary

3. Polio
• Last case in India - 2011

66. IAP- Immunisation schedule

67. Vaccine storage
• OPV vials – in freezer
compartment
• BCG and Measles – TOP
RACK
• DPT – MIDDLE RACK
• Other vaccines and
diluents- LOWER RACK

68. OPEN VIAL POLICY
• BCG , MMR and
Measles
• others

69. Vaccines given in special circumstances
• Meningococcal
• Influenza

70. General adverse reactions following
vaccination
• Anaphylaxis
• HTHR(Hypotonic
hyporesponsive status)
• Increased cry
• Local infection
• Swelling, fever, pain

71. CONTRAINDICATION
• Immunodeficiency
• Allergy

72. Vaccine vial monitor

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