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Extended Programme on
Immunization (EPI)
Extended program for Immunization (EPI) was launched on 15
th November, 1979 with six antigens viz.
Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Measles, BCG and
Polio.
Universal Child Immunization (UCI) was achieved in 1991.
Multi-antigen National Immunization Days (NIDS) carried out in 1995 (TT,
Measles and polio). Since 1996 Sub-national Immunization Days (SNIDS) are
carried out . Hepatitis B vaccine was introduced in 1996.
Double antigen (Measles & Polio) SNID was carried out in 2000. In the
subsequent SNIDS no Measles vaccine was given other than for routine
immunization.
Note :
History + Card:
At the time of survey those who did not have immunization
card, history was taken to determine the immunization status of their
children and final coverage calculated as percent of the sum of card and
history.
No reported case of Polio since 1986. In 1997 National
Certification Commission for Polio Eradication (NCCPE) was formed who
monitors and supervise Polio eradication activities and would provide final
recommendation to the Regional Certification Commission.
Neo-natal tetanus has not been reported since 1994.
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