Immunization in India Why immunization? Immunization is one of the safest and most cost effective way of health interventions available. Key strategy to child survival Strong Indicator of Primary Health Care System Common diseases prevented by Immunisation Tuberculosis Polio Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus Hepatitis B Measles Japanese Encephalitis Immunization Schedule Immunization is the process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine. Vaccines stimulate the body’s own immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or disease. Immunization is a proven tool for controlling and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases and is estimated to avert between 2 and 3 million deaths each year. It is one of the most cost-effective health investments, with proven strategies that make it accessible to even the most hard-to-reach and vulnerable populations. ...