Association between Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccination and child anthropometric outcomes in Andhra Pradesh (India): Evidence from the Young Lives Study
ConclusionsThe study concludes that vaccination against Hib, in addition to being a major intervention for reducing childhood infectious diseases and mortality, may be considered as a potential tool for reducing the burden of undernutrition in India. Therefore, the inclusion of the Hib vaccine into the Universal Immunization Programme will be helpful in reducing the burden of child malnutrition in India.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research
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