PCV 10 Introduction in National Immunization Program of Nepal

Publication date: Available online 3 June 2016 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): K.P. Paudel Nepal adopted immunization program as Expanded Program on Immunization in 1977 and is considered a successful program in Nepal for its role in the reduction of infant and under five mortality in the country. Pneumonia is a major killer of children and Streptococcus Pneumonia is the common cause of it. Based on the studies done in Nepal covering the existing serotypes National Committee on immunization practice recommended PCV 10 for its immunization program and it was rolled phase wise manner to all over the country after its introduction in Janurary 2015. The schedule of PCV10 in the routine national immunization program of Nepal is 2p+1 at 6 weeks, 10 weeks and 9 months of age. Immunogenicity and impact study are undergoing and it is too early to comment on the further efficacy of this vaccine.
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research