Vaccines on time: Exploring determinants of delaying child vaccination in states of India

AimTimely vaccination is essential to achieve full potential of the especially in child population. Despite success increasing coverage India's universal immunization programme (UIP), timely remains a challenge. This study aims understand key socioeconomic correlates delay and guide by charting future course action.Subject & methodsThis was part review conducted four states namely Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam Haryana equity issues immunization. It cross-sectional where 293 mothers children aged 12–35 months were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaire. Association co-variates examined through multilevel Poisson regression framework.ResultsTimely poor for most antigens except Measles. Only 52.6% had BCG on time very few Pentavalent doses as per scheduled (Penta-1: 3.4%, Penta-2: 1.4% Penta-3: none). Whereas, measles showed better (75%) compared other basic antigens. About 72.7% received their first year life. Religion mother's education found be associated with all schedule (at Birth, 6 weeks, 10 14 weeks 9–12 month).ConclusionTimeliness definitely requires attention avoid increased risk infection among epidemics outbreaks. There need increase towards urban areas improve timeliness utilise complete Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).