The Immunization programme was launched in 1985-86 in a phased manner.
It has been launched to reduce morbidity and mortality due to vaccine
preventable diseases The "Expanded Programme of Immunization
(EPI)" was launched in Oct.1977 to control 5 vaccine preventable
diseases viz. Diphtheria, Pertusis, Tetanus, Poliomyelitis and
Tuberculosis. The "Universal immunization Programme" was
introduced in 1985-86. The Measles vaccination was included in
the programme during UIP.
In 1992 in the Universal Immunization programme became part of " Child
Survival and Safe Motherhood Programme (CSSM)". The programme
has been well set involving organization of immunization / MCP
Session at fixed places, at Fixed timings on Fixed days both institutional
as well as outreach session. The Reproductive & Child Health
Programme (RCH) was launched in Oct. 1997. It was targeted to cover
all pregnant woman with immunization against Tetanus & all
infants with Primary immunization.
Special Features of Programme
Cold Chain equipment and vaccine is supplied by Central Government
free of cost. Vaccine is given to all beneficiaries free of cost
at every immunization session. Surveillance of vaccine preventable
diseases is done through home visits and OPD & IPD cases.
