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Child Vaccination and Immunization Status for Ages 12-23 Months


Immunization Status
•    Fully immunized: 78%
•    Partially immunized: 20%
•    Unimmunized: 2%
Analysis
•    A significant 78% of children aged 12-23 months are fully immunized. This indicates a strong overall coverage in vaccination efforts within Kerala, contributing to herd immunity and the protection of the community.
•    20% of children are partially immunized. This group may have received some vaccines but not all required doses. This gap suggests potential vulnerabilities to preventable diseases, as these children may not have complete protection.
•    The rate of unimmunized children stands at a low 2%, which is encouraging. However, even this small percentage represents children at risk of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Recommendations
•    Focus on the 20% of partially immunized children to ensure they receive the necessary vaccines. This could involve outreach programs to educate parents about the importance of completing immunization schedules.
•    Continuous monitoring of immunization records is essential to maintain and improve vaccination coverage. Implementing reminder systems for parents and caregivers can help in achieving full immunization.
•    Conducting awareness campaigns to inform communities about the benefits of vaccines and addressing any myths or misconceptions can further increase immunization rates.


Conclusion


•    Kerala has made significant progress in child immunization, reflected in the high percentage of fully immunized children. 
•    The rate of unvaccinated children is 2%. Even if it's a negligible figure, this small percentage can be wiped out with effort.