Objectives In recent years, outbreaks and a rising incidence of diphtheria, tetanus, and
pertussis have occurred in Asia, particularly in older children. Methods A systematic search …

Diphtheria is an acute disease caused by exotoxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Globally, diphtheria has been showing a declining trend due to effective childhood …

Objectives To assess the gaps and trends in child immunization coverage among urban and
rural areas in India, and compare the success of immunisation program in each. Methods …

In the pre-vaccination era, diphtheria was a leading cause of childhood mortality. With the
introduction of routine childhood immunization, paediatric care and improved hygiene status …

Vaccines are one of humankind's greatest weapons against infectious diseases. However,
their usefulness is often questioned and the public tends to distrust vaccines. A …

Background Diphtheria is re-emerging as a public health problem in several Indian states.
Most diphtheria cases are among children older than 5 years. In this study, we aimed to …

A community-based immunization coverage survey is the standard way to estimate effective
vaccination delivery to a target population in a region. Accompanying serosurveys can …

Background Diphtheria continues to be a public health problem in India as it is re-emerging
in several regions of the country. In recent times, apart from preschool-aged children …

Justification In view of new developments in vaccinology and the availability of new
vaccines, there is a need to revise/review the existing immunization recommendations …

Background: India accounts for approximately 72% of reported diphtheria cases globally, the
majority of which occur in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The aim of this study is to better …