Introduction of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) as pentavalent(DPT-HepB-Hib) vaccine in two states of India.
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Implications of private sector Hib vaccine coverage for the introduction of public sector Hib-containing pentavalent vaccine in India: evidence from retrospective time series data
OBJECTIVE Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine has been available in India's private sector market since 1997. It was not until 14 December 2011 that the Government of India initiated the phased public sector introduction of a Hib (and DPT, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus)-containing pentavalent vaccine. Our objective was to investigate the state-specific coverage and behaviour of Hib vac...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 49 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012